JamesR Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I'm looking for any information (however trivial or tenuous) relating to the activities and whereabouts of 5 MT Base Depot from November 1944. It was created out of 511 Forward Repair Unit in November 1944 and my late grandfather (an MT driver) was transferred to it at that time (according to his service record). All I know of his movements at this time (from what I recall him telling me) was that he entered France at Caen, then crossed into Germany. He was at Remagen Bridge, then Munster and also part of a convoy which delivered supplies to Belsen after it was liberated. He may also have gone to Hamburg. However, I have so far been unable to trace any operational records from this time at the National Archives or discover much else about it. I believe it was under the control of 2nd Tactical Air Force and may have been part of RAF 84 (or 85) Group. If anyone can shed any more light, I'd be grateful to hear from you. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hall Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 (edited) Have you checked this? http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C4101295 http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C7161413 Edited August 22, 2017 by Chris Hall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted August 22, 2017 Author Share Posted August 22, 2017 Have you checked this? http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C4101295 http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C7161413 Thank you so much, Chris. I'd found the 1946-50 record but that was just after he left. Somehow, I'd missed the 1944-45 one which is exactly what I was looking for. I'm at Kew next weekend so will check this out. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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