Re: Help with a WW2 record please for Lawrence James Cottrell

[Charlie24]

I can't really help at all, but I found your post while I was looking for more information about my father's wartime experiences.
I also have a copy of his army number, this from Find My Past:
Lawrence James Cottrell:
I think it indicates that he joined with S.Y S/L Regiment (was this Sussex Yeomanry Searchlight?)
and transferred to the RAOC on 6th May 1942. It may also indicate on the RHS column that he went on sick leave - I know he was in hospital in London around 1942 because that was where he met my Mum.
Any comments or advice for further research would be appreciated.

[MaxD]

The record is from 1940.  The regiment is 87 Searchlight Regiment.  The S/L in the right hand column indicates Searchlight not sick leave.
There are war diaries at the National Archives for 1941 and 1942 (there may be more):
http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/results/r?_q=87+searchlight

To follow his servce though you will need to apply for his record which is still with the MOD
https://www.gov.uk/get-copy-military-service-records/overview

maxD

[Charlie24]

Many Thanks for this - I will follow it up!