I served in the R.A.S.C from February 1940 until March 1946.
Two years in the UK and four years abroad in the Middle East and Italy.
I was attached to 15th Mobile CCS for three years with whom I saw action around Torbruk, then the last retreat back to El Alamein.
Then the advance from El Alamein to Tunisia.
Next we were in the landing at Avola, Sicily.
The invasion of Italy from Reggio Calabria up to Naples and then in the first landings at Anzio, where we stayed for six weeks before being relieved.
Then in the final "slog" up the rest of Italy.
I am writing a book for the benefit of my children which may of interest to other people.
I would be willing to forward you excerpts from it.
Trusting this is of interest to your goodselves,
Yours sincerely, George Naylor.

please telephone 0131 657 4427 to confirm
i am getting message through to you
as i am over 80 and have difficulty sending
e` mails I WAS AT SALERNO AND N/AFRICA
43 TO END OF WAR.

TROOPER FINLATSON 45 RECCE REGT

I WOULD LIKE TO CORRECT INFORMATION THAT I SENT
ON 9TH NOVEMBER 03. MY NAME IS FINLAYSON AND I SERVED WITH THE 46TH RECONNAISANCE REGT WITH THE
46TH OAK TREE DIV, WITH BRITISH TEN CORPS, ATTACHED TO THE AMERICAN 5TH ARMY UNDER MARK CLARK.MY PREVIOUS REMARKS ARE CORRECT.
ANYONE INTERESTED, PLEASE CALL ME BY PHONE ON
OI31..657..4427. I WAS A BREN GUN CARRIER DRIVER ON THE SALERNO BEACH WHEN THE SALERNO MUTINY TOOK
PLACE, I HAVE WRITTEN AN ACCOUNT OF THIS IN A SO FAR UNPUBLISHED PAPER , ENTITLED THE SALERNO MUTINY, WAS FIELD MARSHALL BERNARD MONTGOMERY
PARTIALLY TO BLAME.ANY ONE OF THE BRITISH IO CORPS OR 8TH ARMY WHO WOULD LIKE TO HEAR MY COMMENTS ON THIS PHONE THE ABOVE TEL NO FOR A COPY. M.FINLAYSON. 30TH NOVEMBER 03.

Hoping someone can help. I am searching on behalf of my Grandfather Jack Noble who i believe served at Anzio and was seriously injured having to endure a further 12 week journey back to Britain before slowly recovering at Newcastle General Hospital.
I understand there may be a visit to Anzio in May 2004 and know that this would mean a great deal to him to visit.
Any information would be greatly appreciated
Regards
Lee Noble

With regard to Lee NOBLE'S posting (Nov 30 2003 04.01pm)My Father served in the Anzio Campaign. He is now deceased. I visit Anzio frequently, and am attending the 60th Anniversary on 22.01.2004. I will endevour to obtain information concerning your Grandfather, I have several sources available. Please feel fee to contact me on my email. martin@cooke8625.fsnet.co.uk
Regards
Martin Cooke.

please anyone,myself and many of my friends, (age 20 - 40), hear so much on this subject as "Normandie" or just "France",we are very interested,especially at this very important time ,in discovering where precicely these "beaches" are. A number of us go shopping etc., on ferry day trips to Dieppe for example,(a party of 12 tomorrow 05/06/04)is this close to any of the D Day sites? stupid question? not really,much is said and written,but no refrence to French costal towns etc.,there are no doubt war memorials etc,however,on this trip,it would be disturbing to be there,and not take time out to reflect the historical sacrifice made on our behalf,not miles and miles away,but right under our nose. todays Dieppe (area) has been suggested,others talk of Dunkirk,I would like to know for sure,from someone who actually knows for sure,even if they were not there in person at the time. France or Normandie is much too wide a refrence,some friends genuinely have no idea where Normandie is in geographical terms,stating we are not French locals,nor have local french maps,but all are proud,honoured,and deeply indebted to those,many our own age and younger,at that time,who fell,and those strong enough to return and restore the free world we should ALL cherish,not just this historical moment in our lives. if you have been able to help,I sincerely thank you.

MY UNCLE WAS ONE OF THE MEN INVOLVED IN THE MUTINY IN SALERNO, DOES ANYONE REMEMBER HIM HIS NAME WAS ANTHONY RITCHIE, HE PASSED AWAY IN 1999
AND I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE MUTINY.

my stepfather was involved in the salerno mutiny i beleive he was one of the three sargents who were sentenced to death all i can remember is someone who was writeing a book coming to our home sometime in the 70s and i found a letter off someone from the goverment after he passed away my fathers name was JOBE THOMAS PETTITT from stoke on trent i dont no any thing else im trying to get hold of a book by saul david but no luck yet sorry i cant be of any more help graham wood

My late father-in-law - GEORGE LAWSON, from yorkshire served in North Africa and Salerno. He never talked about his army life and his daughter (my wife) would like to hear from anybody who knew him.

My father, Michael Kelly, served in Montgomery's eighth army. He talked about the Mutiny at Salerno to me when I was 15 years old. He showed me an article in the sunday newspaper about the mutiny at salerno and told me he was a mutineer. "They sentenced us to death." Graham Wood, I have the book by Saul David, please contact me, Rainbow_1989@msn.com. Malcolm Finlayson, I would like to offer any comments, knowledge that I can make on the mutiny to be included in the book, if possible. I would be happy to participate in any publicised event regarding the mutiny to speak on behalf of my father, Michael Kelly(6th december 1975). Also if anyone remembers my father from North-west Durham could you e-mail me at the above address.

My late father Leslie Ayriss from Leicester often spoke of his time spent with the seaforth islanders in Anzio. I am keen to hear from anyone who may have heard about him or anyone who knows when any trips to Anzio take place from the East Midlands.
Many Thanks.

hello
i am after some info regarding my uncle that was
killed on the st david
all i know is he was on a LST wounded and transfered
to the st david were his leg was taken off
and died when the ship sunk he was 19
his name was thomas feeney and he was from birmingham

I too am looking for any info about my late father and who he served with.Also a book he was trying to get called "The history of the 46th div"(I have a letter about this from an officer posted in Austria)
He started off from TA in the 71 field regt,(GNR V/MECH) which then became 46th, and was a dispatch rider. I know he faught in Africa, Salero and Italy.His name was 5499934 Pr Ted Pratt but always known as Major.I would really appreciate any help.

My father Michael Kelly was a mutineer. He talked about this experience only once to me when I was 15 years old. I have posted a comment but gave my daughter's e - mail address. If anyone would like to contact me about the mutiny I am more than happy to share my knowledge with them and contribute to any books, articles being written about this serious miscarriage of justice. If anone is still alive that can remember my father I would be very pleased to hear from them. Michael Kelly served in Montgomery's eight army, the Durham Division, he died aged 55 years on 6th December 1975. My e-mail is maureencreegan@hotmail.co.uk

I posted a comment about my father Michael Kelly who was a mutineer in the mutiny at Salerno. I have a new e-mail address which is maureencreegan@hotmail.co.uk. Please contact, Iam happy to share what info. I have. Can anyone remember my father, or heardof him?

My father was a mutineer at the Salerno Beach head. His name was Michael Kelly he served in the eight army, Durham division. I would like to share my knowledge about the mutiny with anyone who would like to hear what I have to say.