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38 entries.
January 17, 2013 at 12:20 pm
My father was George Davie who served as a Corporal with the 2DY during the Second World war. I have his five medals and his service record from the MOD. My grandchildren are very interested in finding out more. I like this website but the Regional Museum at Derby drew a blank. I don't suppose anyone is left alive who knew my father but someone may have more information than me. Great to hear from anyone.
John
October 24, 2012 at 8:39 am
My father served in the Yeomanry from 1941 till he was finally demobbed in the early 1950s. Captured in Tunisia and a POW at Camp 70 in Fermo and Stalag 7B at Mooseburg near Munich. A regular who signed up fo 7 and 5
Recently his recollections were posted on the annual newsletter - something that pleased him immensely. Sadly he passed away in Feb 2012 aged 90 years. With remembrance approaching fast I will miss him terribly this year at the parade he always attended on November 11th (which also happens to be my birthday) in his adopted home town of Ross-on-Wye
Would like to hear from anyone whose relatives might have known or served with him. His name was Norman Burn
September 18, 2012 at 12:53 pm
Hi,
My Grandad was Louis Haywood and he served along side his brother Harry. Same story, never really wanted to discuss what horrors they saw. I am now trying to piece some information together about his times during the war, any info would be greatly appreciated. He died 30/12/05. Vicki
May 27, 2012 at 12:02 pm
Does anyone out there remember a James Swift. I only have a photo link to a cap badge but would like more info on his war record. Any info gratefully received.
May 25, 2012 at 6:26 pm
2nd Lieutenant H J E Barton died 25th May 2012
November 26, 2011 at 9:55 pm
yone know of a Ben Wallace, HQ I believe?
October 16, 2011 at 9:29 pm
My father Edwin Parsons was with George Nelson and Edward Finch-crisp when they were both killed in Egypt on the 15th November 1942. I have further info if anyone needs it.
October 10, 2011 at 6:12 am
Many thanks for maintaining this site. I am researching my Grandfather, Lance Cpl Robert Leslie Field, died 9th Nov 1942
April 19, 2010 at 6:53 pm
My father Tpr William (Bill) Baker served with 2nd DY from Sept 44 to the Regiments disbandment. I have an album of photos he took in NE Europe during that time. I think he served in B Sqn, I believe his car contained a Geordie Barkiss (not sure about spelling and a Sgt who was a vet from Edinburgh. He also mentioned being awith Lt Peter Mucklow when he was killed.
January 4, 2010 at 10:07 pm
Hi all, my father was Trooper Edwin Parsons who served in the HQ squadron of the Regiment. I presume Major A Jones as QM would have been part of the HQ squadron too.
January 2, 2010 at 1:19 am
My father Major A J Jones was the QM of the 2nd DY throughout the war, and wrote the history of the regiment.
I have my magnifying glass out trying to find him in the photos.
December 7, 2009 at 9:28 pm
Hi please have a look at my web site, i have a section on the 2nd DY that I think you will find interesting.
www.daimler-fighting-vehicles.co.uk
cheers 'Singe'
July 15, 2009 at 7:10 pm
Hi Bridget...it seems to be a common theme...they didn't want to talk about the War just the people!
If you want to add your pics and anything you can remember it will be most welcome and perhaps we can all help one-another to fill in the gaps
regards
john
July 15, 2009 at 9:23 am
I am the daughter of 7932559 Trooper R.E.BIRD
2nd Derbyshire Yeomanry
He served in the MEF then thro D DAY until war end. I know nothing about DAD'S WAR YEARS AS HE NEVER TALKED ABOUT THEM..my photos of him are when he was on leave. I remember him so often and wish I knew more about his Army days. Bridget
July 1, 2009 at 9:45 pm
Trooper Bob Smith's son. Keen to share research with anyone interested in 2DY.
July 1, 2009 at 5:42 pm
Trooper Watson Bingham's son keen to learn more and share information.
June 30, 2009 at 4:23 pm
ditto...great to research my father's old regiment...I'll be supplying pics and stories
June 23, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Great site..I shall keep checking in
