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Rhona Stevens Private

Number of posts : 2 Registration date : 2020-03-17
 | Subject: RASC INDIA 1944 17/3/2020, 20:05 | |
| Hi i am trying to research my Father in India in ww11.I believe he was in the RASC IN 1944. i HAVE A PHOTO IN WHICH HE APPEARS TO HAVE A BIG MATERIAL PATCH coming from under his /epileppe which is black and on his left shoulder.It appears to have a RASC EMBLEM ON IT.Not sure how to upload it on here but willing to send by e mail if anyone can help me identify it.
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|  | | alan8376 Brig

Number of posts : 579 Age : 73 Localisation : Norfolk, UK Cap Badge : REME Places Served : Carlisle AAS, Aden, Hildesheim, Bordon, Fallingbostel, Dover, NI Tours, Osnabruck, Herford, Muenster, UN Nicosia, SBA Dhekellia Cyprus x2, Waterbeach, Civi Street 1988. Retired from VOSA 2007. Registration date : 2009-07-28
 | Subject: Re: RASC INDIA 1944 18/3/2020, 11:35 | |
| Welcome to the site Rhona,
Send the photo to me via email. I will attempt to send you a PM with my details. Don't forget dad's name!
Alan | |
|  | | Rhona Stevens Private

Number of posts : 2 Registration date : 2020-03-17
 | Subject: Re: RASC INDIA 1944 18/3/2020, 13:03 | |
| Thankyou Alan I have emailed his photo to you. | |
|  | | alan8376 Brig

Number of posts : 579 Age : 73 Localisation : Norfolk, UK Cap Badge : REME Places Served : Carlisle AAS, Aden, Hildesheim, Bordon, Fallingbostel, Dover, NI Tours, Osnabruck, Herford, Muenster, UN Nicosia, SBA Dhekellia Cyprus x2, Waterbeach, Civi Street 1988. Retired from VOSA 2007. Registration date : 2009-07-28
 | Subject: Re: RASC INDIA 1944 18/3/2020, 16:26 | |
| Rhona has sent me a photo of her Father 'Arthur Collet' to add to the site. I'll post it now and await a higher resolution photo. Under the Epaulette is infact an RASC Side Hat. Is this an Officers type? I can't make out a badge of rank. I am unsure of the one displayed under his tunic jacket button! Could he be an Officer? I have in a PM on other information she could add so that others can add there experience in seeking more info about her Father, John collect. Alan 8376  | |
|  | | alan8376 Brig

Number of posts : 579 Age : 73 Localisation : Norfolk, UK Cap Badge : REME Places Served : Carlisle AAS, Aden, Hildesheim, Bordon, Fallingbostel, Dover, NI Tours, Osnabruck, Herford, Muenster, UN Nicosia, SBA Dhekellia Cyprus x2, Waterbeach, Civi Street 1988. Retired from VOSA 2007. Registration date : 2009-07-28
 | Subject: Re: RASC INDIA 1944 19/3/2020, 09:04 | |
| I think the reason for lack of information lies in India.
Is it possible Arthur Collet/Collett was actually a Royal Indian Service Corps (RIASC).? Possibly completed his Enlistment and time served actually in India?
I am aware there were many Indian Troops fighting in Europe. Maybe Arthur remained in India
I have searched the RASC site for any mention of a Arthur Collett/Collet. Nothing! No nowt. Nothing in Journals etc.
I must search for info on the WW2 Talk Forum!
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|  | | Shelldrake FM


Number of posts : 3048 Localisation : Camberley Cap Badge : Royal Artillery Places Served : Troon, Lippstadt, Devizes, NI, Paderborn, Dortmund, Colchester, Belize, Canada, Cyprus, Gutersloh Registration date : 2010-10-26
 | Subject: Re: RASC INDIA 1944 19/3/2020, 14:09 | |
| - alan8376 wrote:
- I think the reason for lack of information lies in India.
Is it possible Arthur Collet/Collett was actually a Royal Indian Service Corps (RIASC).? Possibly completed his Enlistment and time served actually in India?
I am aware there were many Indian Troops fighting in Europe. Maybe Arthur remained in India
I have searched the RASC site for any mention of a Arthur Collett/Collet. Nothing! No nowt. Nothing in Journals etc.
I must search for info on the WW2 Talk Forum! Contact with the OIC Records on this site may be worth a try? https://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspx?MnId=z6N5r+Zt/0tKcyKZGTl5Aw==&ParentID=/N5UOncnfLUr8NuKS1aPRQ== | |
|  | | Pborn4 Lt Col


Number of posts : 376 Localisation : Between Hannover and Herford, off all main routes Cap Badge : Not even a reservist now - have been Pborn3 Places Served : Oswestry 1965, Paderborn to 1971, NE Dist, Munsterlager from 1974, Sennelager (1976 to 2012) Registration date : 2016-12-16
 | Subject: Re: RASC INDIA 1944 23/3/2020, 22:02 | |
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