Initial I.D. Please

[clivealbert]

Hi, List, I have been given a letter by my aunt which was written to her by my Dad, 1945. can anyone tell me what the initials are?. Afer his number and name, are, R.Z.T.P.C , L.A.D. 3 Commando Brigade, India Command. Best Wishes Clive

[atom12]

Hi Clive

Not much of a help, but the L.A.D., stands for Light Aid Detachment.

[atom12]

Hi again

Here's a link to a Brief History of 3 Commando Brigade

http://www.rootschat.com/links/02s9/

[clivealbert]

Hi,atom12, thank for the L.A.D. ,and the link, my Dad would never talk about the war, nor would my grandfather, he fought with 3Bat. G.guards 1WW. thank you and Best Wishes Clive.

[Certacito]

Just to add that LAD was the REME.  Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers in case you didn't know.

[atom12]

Yes,  as Cetacito says, it was the REME, some info:

The Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers was formed on the first of October 1942, having the rare distinction of being honoured with the designation "Royal" from the day of its formation. The new regiment known as REME was based on the framework of the RAOC (Engineering Branch), strengthened by the transfer of some technical units and tradesmen from the RE and RASC. At the same time a number of individual tradesmen were transferred into REME from other Corps. The new Corps was made responsible for repairing the technical equipment of the British Army, except the specialist equipment of the Royal Engineers and the vehicles of the RASC.

  

[Wendi]

Clive have you thought about applying for his service record?

http://www.rootschat.com/links/014s/

Perhaps you have already done so .....

Wendi 

[clivealbert]

Hi, Lists Thank you to all who replied, and Wendi ,I will apply for his sevice record, did not know you could do that. Best Wishes Clive