8th Rifle Brigade - from Normandy to the Baltic - June 1944 - May 1945

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Formation and training, England: 1 September 1939 – 13 June 1944

London Rifle Brigade, Standing Orders and Rules, 1939

London Rifle Brigade, Standing Orders and Rules, 1939 - Jeltes collection
London Rifle Brigade, Standing Orders and Rules, 1939 - Jeltes collection

The Rifle Brigade, Drill, October 1941

The Rifle Brigade, Drill, October 1941 - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill, October 1941 - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill, October 1941 - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill, October 1941 - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill, October 1941 - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill, October 1941 - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill, October 1941 - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill, October 1941 - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill, October 1941 - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill, October 1941 - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill, October 1941 - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill, October 1941 - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill, October 1941 - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill, October 1941 - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill, October 1941 - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill, October 1941 - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill, October 1941 - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill, October 1941 - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill, October 1941 - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill, October 1941 - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill, October 1941 - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill, October 1941 - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill, October 1941 - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill, October 1941 - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill, October 1941 - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill, October 1941 - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill, October 1941 - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill, October 1941 - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill, October 1941 - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill, October 1941 - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill, October 1941 - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill, October 1941 - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill, October 1941 - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill, October 1941 - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill - Amendments (No. 1) - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill - Amendments (No. 1) - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill - Amendments (No. 1) - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill - Amendments (No. 1) - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill - Amendments (No. 1) - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill - Amendments (No. 1) - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill - Amendments (No. 1) - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill - Amendments (No. 1) - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill - Amendments (No. 1) - Jeltes collection
The Rifle Brigade, Drill - Amendments (No. 1) - Jeltes collection
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Wartime edition of the L.R.B. Record, The Journal of the London Rifle Brigade (3 issues)

No. 284, April 1940 - Jeltes collection
No. 284, April 1940 - Jeltes collection
No. 284, April 1940 - Jeltes collection
No. 284, April 1940 - Jeltes collection
No. 284, April 1940 - Jeltes collection
No. 284, April 1940 - Jeltes collection
No. 284, April 1940 - Jeltes collection
No. 284, April 1940 - Jeltes collection
No. 284, April 1940 - Jeltes collection
No. 284, April 1940 - Jeltes collection
No. 284, April 1940 - Jeltes collection
No. 284, April 1940 - Jeltes collection
No. 284, April 1940 - Jeltes collection
No. 284, April 1940 - Jeltes collection
No. 286, January 1941, containing news on name change from 2LRB to '-----' (8RB was not to be disclosed) - Jeltes collection
No. 286, January 1941, containing news on name change from 2LRB to '-----' (8RB was not to be disclosed) - Jeltes collection
No. 286, January 1941, containing news on name change from 2LRB to '-----' (8RB was not to be disclosed) - Jeltes collection
No. 286, January 1941, containing news on name change from 2LRB to '-----' (8RB was not to be disclosed) - Jeltes collection
No. 286, January 1941, containing news on name change from 2LRB to '-----' (8RB was not to be disclosed) - Jeltes collection
No. 286, January 1941, containing news on name change from 2LRB to '-----' (8RB was not to be disclosed) - Jeltes collection
No. 286, January 1941, containing news on name change from 2LRB to '-----' (8RB was not to be disclosed) - Jeltes collection
No. 286, January 1941, containing news on name change from 2LRB to '-----' (8RB was not to be disclosed) - Jeltes collection
No. 286, January 1941, containing news on name change from 2LRB to '-----' (8RB was not to be disclosed) - Jeltes collection
No. 286, January 1941, containing news on name change from 2LRB to '-----' (8RB was not to be disclosed) - Jeltes collection
No. 286, January 1941, containing news on name change from 2LRB to '-----' (8RB was not to be disclosed) - Jeltes collection
No. 286, January 1941, containing news on name change from 2LRB to '-----' (8RB was not to be disclosed) - Jeltes collection
No. 286, January 1941, containing news on name change from 2LRB to '-----' (8RB was not to be disclosed) - Jeltes collection
No. 286, January 1941, containing news on name change from 2LRB to '-----' (8RB was not to be disclosed) - Jeltes collection
No. 286, January 1941, containing news on name change from 2LRB to '-----' (8RB was not to be disclosed) - Jeltes collection
No. 286, January 1941, containing news on name change from 2LRB to '-----' (8RB was not to be disclosed) - Jeltes collection
No. 289, September 1943 - Jeltes collection
No. 289, September 1943 - Jeltes collection
No. 289, September 1943 - Jeltes collection
No. 289, September 1943 - Jeltes collection
No. 289, September 1943 - Jeltes collection
No. 289, September 1943 - Jeltes collection
No. 289, September 1943 - Jeltes collection
No. 289, September 1943 - Jeltes collection
No. 289, September 1943 - Jeltes collection
No. 289, September 1943 - Jeltes collection
No. 289, September 1943 - Jeltes collection
No. 289, September 1943 - Jeltes collection
No. 289, September 1943 - Jeltes collection
No. 289, September 1943 - Jeltes collection
No. 289, September 1943 - Jeltes collection
No. 289, September 1943 - Jeltes collection
No. 289, September 1943 - Jeltes collection
No. 289, September 1943 - Jeltes collection
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Rifle Brigade POW Fund, dance invitation, 19 June 1942

2MTB Tidworth, Dance invitation 19 June 1942 - Jeltes collection
2MTB Tidworth, Dance invitation 19 June 1942 - Jeltes collection

Training pamphlets (3 pcs.)

Training Pamphlet - The Armoured Division - Jeltes collection
Training Pamphlet - The Armoured Division - Jeltes collection
Training Pamphlet - The Armoured Regiment - Jeltes collection
Training Pamphlet - The Armoured Regiment - Jeltes collection
Training pamphlet - The Motor Battalion - Jeltes collection
Training pamphlet - The Motor Battalion - Jeltes collection
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BLA (British Liberation Army), France, Belgium, Holland, Germany: 13 June 1944 – 12 May 1945

Items Rfn. Maurice Williams, of his time in Normandy and after getting wounded on Hill 112, on 29 Junu 1944 (14 docs.)

24 June 1944, Notification on new postal adress, 11 days after landing in Normandy - Rfn. Williams collection
24 June 1944, Notification on new postal adress, 11 days after landing in Normandy - Rfn. Williams collection
24 June 1944, Notification on new postal adress, 11 days after landing in Normandy - Rfn. Williams collection
24 June 1944, Notification on new postal adress, 11 days after landing in Normandy - Rfn. Williams collection
29 June 1944, Casualty ticket - Rfn. Williams collection
29 June 1944, Casualty ticket - Rfn. Williams collection
29 June 1944, Casualty ticker - Rfn. Williams collection
29 June 1944, Casualty ticker - Rfn. Williams collection
29 June 1944, 'Field Medical Card', filled in by M.O. Capt. Willcox; diagnosis: "1. Steel helmet edge cut scalp above right ear. Bone intact. 2. Shrapnel graze right arm.' - Rfn. Williams collection
29 June 1944, 'Field Medical Card', filled in by M.O. Capt. Willcox; diagnosis: "1. Steel helmet edge cut scalp above right ear. Bone intact. 2. Shrapnel graze right arm.' - Rfn. Williams collection
29 June 1944, 'Field Medical Card' - Rfn. Williams collection
29 June 1944, 'Field Medical Card' - Rfn. Williams collection
29 June 1944, Sulphanilamide tag - Rfn. Williams collection
29 June 1944, Sulphanilamide tag - Rfn. Williams collection
30 June 1944, 'Ship label' - Rfn. Williams collection
30 June 1944, 'Ship label' - Rfn. Williams collection
30 June 1944, 'Air evacuation label' - Rfn. Williams collection
30 June 1944, 'Air evacuation label' - Rfn. Williams collection
30 June 1944, First message to family: 'Have arrived in U.K.' - Rfn. Williams collection
30 June 1944, First message to family: 'Have arrived in U.K.' - Rfn. Williams collection
30 June 1944, First message to family: 'Have arrived in U.K.' - Rfn. Williams collection
30 June 1944, First message to family: 'Have arrived in U.K.' - Rfn. Williams collection
4 July 1944, Hospital Redirection Card, moved to Cardiff - Rfn. Williams collection
4 July 1944, Hospital Redirection Card, moved to Cardiff - Rfn. Williams collection
4 July 1944, Hospital Redirection Card, moved to Cardiff - Rfn. Williams collection
4 July 1944, Hospital Redirection Card, moved to Cardiff - Rfn. Williams collection
4 July 1944, Hospital Redirection Card, moved to Cardiff - Rfn. Williams collection
4 July 1944, Hospital Redirection Card, moved to Cardiff - Rfn. Williams collection
10 July 1944, Letter from Platoon members, by 'Crunchy' Crisp. Envelope and letter signed (censored) by Lt. Davies - Rfn. Williams collection
10 July 1944, Letter from Platoon members, by 'Crunchy' Crisp. Envelope and letter signed (censored) by Lt. Davies - Rfn. Williams collection
10 July 1944, Letter from Platoon members, by 'Crunchy' Crisp. Envelope and letter signed (censored) by Lt. Davies - Rfn. Williams collection
10 July 1944, Letter from Platoon members, by 'Crunchy' Crisp. Envelope and letter signed (censored) by Lt. Davies - Rfn. Williams collection
10 July 1944, Letter from Platoon members, by 'Crunchy' Crisp. Envelope and letter signed (censored) by Lt. Davies - Rfn. Williams collection
10 July 1944, Letter from Platoon members, by 'Crunchy' Crisp. Envelope and letter signed (censored) by Lt. Davies - Rfn. Williams collection
11 July 1944, Official notification of Rfn. Williams being wounded, by Rifle Record Office - Rfn. WIlliams collection
11 July 1944, Official notification of Rfn. Williams being wounded, by Rifle Record Office - Rfn. WIlliams collection
15 July 1944, Hospital Redirection Card, moved to Pembroke - Rfn. Williams collection
15 July 1944, Hospital Redirection Card, moved to Pembroke - Rfn. Williams collection
15 July 1944, Hospital Redirection Card, moved to Pembroke - Rfn. Williams collection
15 July 1944, Hospital Redirection Card, moved to Pembroke - Rfn. Williams collection
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Wartime edition of the L.R.B. Record, The Journal of the London Rifle Brigade (1 issue)

No. 290, October 1944, containing 'Letter from North West Europe', cut by censor...! - Jeltes collection
No. 290, October 1944, containing 'Letter from North West Europe', cut by censor...! - Jeltes collection
No. 290, October 1944, containing 'Letter from North West Europe', cut by censor...! - Jeltes collection
No. 290, October 1944, containing 'Letter from North West Europe', cut by censor...! - Jeltes collection
No. 290, October 1944, containing 'Letter from North West Europe', cut by censor...! - Jeltes collection
No. 290, October 1944, containing 'Letter from North West Europe', cut by censor...! - Jeltes collection
No. 290, October 1944, containing 'Letter from North West Europe', cut by censor...! - Jeltes collection
No. 290, October 1944, containing 'Letter from North West Europe', cut by censor...! - Jeltes collection
No. 290, October 1944, containing 'Letter from North West Europe', cut by censor...! - Jeltes collection
No. 290, October 1944, containing 'Letter from North West Europe', cut by censor...! - Jeltes collection
No. 290, October 1944, containing 'Letter from North West Europe', cut by censor...! - Jeltes collection
No. 290, October 1944, containing 'Letter from North West Europe', cut by censor...! - Jeltes collection
No. 290, October 1944, containing 'Letter from North West Europe', cut by censor...! - Jeltes collection
No. 290, October 1944, containing 'Letter from North West Europe', cut by censor...! - Jeltes collection
No. 290, October 1944, containing 'Letter from North West Europe', cut by censor...! - Jeltes collection
No. 290, October 1944, containing 'Letter from North West Europe', cut by censor...! - Jeltes collection
No. 290, October 1944, containing 'Letter from North West Europe', cut by censor...! - Jeltes collection
No. 290, October 1944, containing 'Letter from North West Europe', cut by censor...! - Jeltes collection
No. 290, October 1944, containing 'Letter from North West Europe', cut by censor...! - Jeltes collection
No. 290, October 1944, containing 'Letter from North West Europe', cut by censor...! - Jeltes collection
No. 290, October 1944, containing 'Letter from North West Europe', cut by censor...! - Jeltes collection
No. 290, October 1944, containing 'Letter from North West Europe', cut by censor...! - Jeltes collection
No. 290, October 1944, containing 'Letter from North West Europe', cut by censor...! - Jeltes collection
No. 290, October 1944, containing 'Letter from North West Europe', cut by censor...! - Jeltes collection
No. 290, October 1944, containing 'Letter from North West Europe', cut by censor...! - Jeltes collection
No. 290, October 1944, containing 'Letter from North West Europe', cut by censor...! - Jeltes collection
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Christmas cards, 1944, related to 8th Rifle Brigade, 29th Armoured Brigade and 11th Armoured Division.

8th Rifle Brigade Christmas Card 1944 - 1/2 - Jeltes collection
8th Rifle Brigade Christmas Card 1944 - 1/2 - Jeltes collection
8th Rifle Brigade Christmas Card 1944 - 2/2 - Jeltes collection
8th Rifle Brigade Christmas Card 1944 - 2/2 - Jeltes collection
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29 Armd. Brigade Christmas Card 1944 - 1/2 - Jeltes collection
29 Armd. Brigade Christmas Card 1944 - 1/2 - Jeltes collection
29 Armd. Brigade Chistmas Card 1944 - 2/2 - Jeltes collection
29 Armd. Brigade Chistmas Card 1944 - 2/2 - Jeltes collection
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11th Armd. Division Christmas Card 1944
11th Armd. Division Christmas Card 1944

‘The Bulletin’, 11th Armoured Division’s bulletin (2 issues)

The Bulletin - No. 168, 1 Jan. 1945 - 1/2 - Jeltes collection
The Bulletin - No. 168, 1 Jan. 1945 - 1/2 - Jeltes collection
The Bulletin - No. 168, Jan. 1945 - 2/2 - Jeltes collection
The Bulletin - No. 168, Jan. 1945 - 2/2 - Jeltes collection
The Bulletin, No. 300 - 14 May 1945 - 1/2 - Sgt. Fruin collection
The Bulletin, No. 300 - 14 May 1945 - 1/2 - Sgt. Fruin collection
The Bulletin, No. 300 - 14 May 1945 - 2/2 - Sgt. Fruin collection
The Bulletin, No. 300 - 14 May 1945 - 2/2 - Sgt. Fruin collection
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Postwar, until disbandment (Schloss Gottorf, Schleswig, Germany period): 12 May 1945 – April 1946

Sergeants Mess Normandy Dinner menu - 13 June 1945 - Sgt. Fruin collection
Sergeants Mess Normandy Dinner menu - 13 June 1945 - Sgt. Fruin collection
Sergeants Mess Normandy Dinner menu - 13 June 1945 - Sgt. Fruin collection
Sergeants Mess Normandy Dinner menu - 13 June 1945 - Sgt. Fruin collection
Sergeants mess Normandy Dinner menu - 13 June 1945 - Sgt. Fruin collection
Sergeants mess Normandy Dinner menu - 13 June 1945 - Sgt. Fruin collection
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Hooch list Schloss Gottorf - note phone number to Regimental Aid Post at bottom - Sgt. Fruin collection
Hooch list Schloss Gottorf - note phone number to Regimental Aid Post at bottom - Sgt. Fruin collection

Farewell ‘Pip’ Roberts to 11th Armoured Division

Farewell Major-General 'Pip' Roberts to 11th Armoured Division - 12 December 1945 - Jeltes collection
Farewell Major-General 'Pip' Roberts to 11th Armoured Division - 12 December 1945 - Jeltes collection
Farewell Major-General 'Pip' Roberts to 11th Armoured Division - 12 December 1945 - Jeltes collection
Farewell Major-General 'Pip' Roberts to 11th Armoured Division - 12 December 1945 - Jeltes collection
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8th Rifle Brigade Christmas Card 1945 - 1/2 - Sgt. Fruin collection
8th Rifle Brigade Christmas Card 1945 - 1/2 - Sgt. Fruin collection
8th Rifle Brigade Christmas Collection - 2/2 - Sgt. Fruin collection
8th Rifle Brigade Christmas Collection - 2/2 - Sgt. Fruin collection
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11th Armd. Division Christmas Card 1945 - 1/3
11th Armd. Division Christmas Card 1945 - 1/3
11th Armd. Division Christmas Card 1945 - 2/3
11th Armd. Division Christmas Card 1945 - 2/3
11th Armd. Division Christmas Card 1945 - 3/3
11th Armd. Division Christmas Card 1945 - 3/3
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Postwar, after disbandment (reunions, etc.): after April 1946

E Coy Reunion Dinner menu, 1947 - Rfn. Ayres collection
E Coy Reunion Dinner menu, 1947 - Rfn. Ayres collection
E Coy Reunion Dinner menu - Rfn. Ayres collection
E Coy Reunion Dinner menu - Rfn. Ayres collection
E Coy Reunion dinner menu - Rfn. Ayres collection
E Coy Reunion dinner menu - Rfn. Ayres collection
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