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WW2 90th Company & 59th Company
« on: Sunday 17 June 12 21:25 BST (UK) »
Hi All,

I recieved my Granda's war records a few months ago and have managed to figure out what most of it means.

He joined in 43 and served in North West Europe until he was released in 48.

He served in the 90th Company until 46 and then trasnfered to 59th Company of the Royal Pioneer Corps.

The records don't report anything between 44 and 48 except his transfer to 59th company.

I have tried google searches and war history books but can't find these companies named anywhere.

Does anyone know how I can find what these companies were doing while he served?

Thanks

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Re: WW2 90th Company & 59th Company
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 17 June 12 21:51 BST (UK) »
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Researching all Great War soldiers from the Spen Valley of West Yorkshire Especially lads from the Cleckheaton Company of 1/4th West Riding Regiment.

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Re: WW2 90th Company & 59th Company
« Reply #2 on: Monday 18 June 12 00:23 BST (UK) »
The war diaries for 90 Company at the National Archives are:

WO 166/9989 1942 Jan.-Dec.
WO 166/13825 1943 Jan.-Dec.
WO 171/3080 1944 Jan.- Dec.
WO 171/7279 1945 Jan.- Dec.
WO 171/10377 1946 Jan., Apr.- July

and for 59:

WO 166/13802 1943 Jan.-Dec.
WO 169/12790 1943 June, July, Sept.- Dec.
WO 170/3177 1944 Jan.- Mar.
WO 171/3057 1944 Apr.- Dec.
WO 171/7257 1945 Jan.- Dec.
WO 171/10364 1946 Jan.- June
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