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    coldstream

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    1. Seb,

      Not a positive identification however the Wheel badge within the British Army is worn by Movement and Control Officers, normally on an armband but no reason why it should not have been painted on a helmet that I can see. I believe that during World War 2 this role was the remit of the Royal Engineers but would now be done by the Adujtant Generals Corps I suppose.

      The bar painted through the middle could be an indication of rank or appointment.

      With the huge influx of Troops and vehicles after the Invasion, Movement and Control would have become an essential requirement in order to keep the beaches moving and supply lines open.

      Regards Simon

    2. Had the pleasure of attending the Colonels Review, Trooping the Colour at Horse Guards on Saturday and as one would expect, security was very intense with a huge Uniformed Police contingent on duty.

      Having served in both the Guards and the Police I was very pleased at the general public's attitude toward the Police Officers on duty with many compliments and thank you messages being directed at individual Officers on duty.

      Makes the job a little easier I am sure and reminds us all that here in Great Britain we still 'Police by Consent' with the support and thanks of the Majority of the population. 

      Regards Simon

       

    3. Hello Robert,

      The London Gazette Supplement dated 23rd January 1945 has him listed under - 'For Courage, determination and skill during the landing of Allied Forces on the Coast of Normandy' Able Seaman Robert Elder Kennedy, Merchant Navy (Coleraine, Co Londonderry)

      https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36903/supplement/518/data.pdf

      Not much out else I can find at the moment, will keep searching, would be nice to see some photo's if you can.

      Regards Simon

    4. During the 2nd World War the area in which I live was used by Canadian Troops for training prior to the D Day landings and prior to there departure they buried a number of their vehicles and tanks which were no longer of use. In 1971 the Covenater Tank currently in the Bovington Tank Museum was dug and subsequently restored to it's present condition.

      http://tank-photographs.s3-website-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/a13-cruiser-mkIII-mkV-covenanter-tank-bovington.html

      A further Covenator has been dug up in the same area for a forthcoming television programme made by the Discovery Channel and hosted by Suggs (of Madness fame) and is currently on view in the grounds of a local vineyard.

      Will show a few images of the wreck as it is at the moment.

      Regards Simon

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      A few more images.

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