Royal Signals India 1944

[avalonx]

Help required on any basis please. My Father -In -Law , Dennis Wilfred Bent ( deceased) spent his army years in India. I have much memorabilia of his including a programme entitled " Christmas at Palam" 1945. S.E.A.F.F.
The editorial to the programme was written By  S.S.Bertram G/C. It is entitled "A word from the groupie" The programme includes The Christmas Eve frivolities,Chrismas Day  schedule  plus the menu and the Boxing Day schedule.
The souvenir programme has a lucky number on the rear cover number :1666  It seems the lucky winner received some kind of prize on Boxing Day.
Any Info would be useful.I have also many photographs of India that he took during his service there.
Regards,Avalonx

[liverpool annie]

Hi avalonx and welcome to RootsChat ! 

I'm not quite sure what it is you're looking for .... but this caught my eye because my Dad was stationed in Jubbulpur !! 

Royal Signals, based in Quetta Jubbulpur India 1938-1948

GHQ Signals Regiment GHQ Signals Regiment stationed in New Delhi played a vital role in communications during the period 1946-1948. The regiment was responsible for supplying information to both the Indian and British governments of all the upheavals that took place at that time. Information was gathered from all over India, and this passed to the world media via government sources. Unable to remember names of officers but can remember well the ceremonies that took place on August 15th 1947.
The duties were taken over by Indian Army towards the end of 1947.

Signals Training Centre - STC(1) Mhow. Major R.H. Farlow, April 1947.
Communications Security School Attached to the Signals Training Centre
MHOW. India. Major Prince C.J. Capt.Denton. Lt.Williams E.J. Instructors included: Sgt.Symons J.R. C.S.M.Stansford.D.J. Sgt.Rattenbury S. Sgt.Knighton J.K.Cpl.Perkins M.L.
This team were responsible for training members of The Communications Security personnel from units throughout the British Army in India Under the badge of the Royal Signals.
The cipher was high grade to Top Secret standard and was vital for the army units all over India,especially during the years 1945-48. Thanks to John Beal for this entry.

http://www.britains-smallwars.com/India/units.html

What do you know already ? do you have his service records ? Tell us what it is you'd like us to look for .... and let's see what we can find !!

Annie 

[avalonx]

I do indeed have ALL of his service records.When I get some time this week I will forward those details to you.

I have also some photos of some of Dennis`s colleages at the time  with a few names mentioned. I will also send those details to you.

Thanks for the welcome and the reply.

xxx

[liverpool annie]

Hi avalonx !

My Dad was in Jubbulpur - but he wasn't with the Royal Signals .... !

I think quite a few regiments went through there through the years - going back quite a few years ! 

One suggestion might be -  if you have a lot of memorabilia etc .... you could get some RootsChat webspace and put all your photos and "stuff" etc on there to share with others and would be like a Memorial to your Father in law .... and would be of interest to others seeking information about the Signals !!

But let us know what you would like to know and see if we can help you !

Annie 

[avalonx]

Here is what I know about my father in law. : He was based in INDIA . His army number was : 14911239 Royal Signals, I have many photographs..one that names some colleagues. They are as follows.: Alf Cook: George Henson: Ralf Clark: Joe Dixon: Tom Scarott:George Buckley: Ron Fullarton:and himself..Dennis Bent.
If anyone has any info or indeed wishes to follow this link..please let me know xxx