[David_Hayward (RIP)]

Mark, where I queried was when the index referred to 'Detachment'. There is a file that I obtained a copy of relating to 2 Overseas Detachment but it was a waste of effort and money. That said it was almost unique in that respect out of all the files that I have obtained copies of.

Despite the official dates the TO THE THUNDERER HIS ARMS states that 1 Detachment was formed in December 1939, in London, i.e. CMHQ, but moved to Aldershot in February 1940. It then moved to Bordon in August 1940. However 2 Detachment was formed in May 1940 in London and Aldershot. It may be that the paperwork caught up with what had been established in the hurried days from December 1939 to Dunkirk.

Clive, TTTHA refers to letters in the 2 Det War Diary. I have really tried my best to find out from the RCOC Museum, the Archives and the Ministry where the actual Diaries are which the book refers to.