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I am researching a member of the 7th Recce who was part of a contact detachment assigned to the 8th Bde HQ in Normandy. I am trying to pin down his whereabouts on the day he was killed, July 9, 1944. Is there anyone who has a copy of the Brigade records who could tell me where they were that day? I am assuming his team would have stayed closed to the commander, Brigadier K.G. Blackader.
Where, in general, would a Brigade HQ locate itself in a battle? Would they have stayed with one of the regiments (in this case it was the Queen's Own Rifles, the North Shore Regiment and the Regiment de la Chaudiere). At this point, the 8th was at Carpiquet, I believe.
Any tips on where to find this information?
Thanks.
Where, in general, would a Brigade HQ locate itself in a battle? Would they have stayed with one of the regiments (in this case it was the Queen's Own Rifles, the North Shore Regiment and the Regiment de la Chaudiere). At this point, the 8th was at Carpiquet, I believe.
Any tips on where to find this information?
Thanks.