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Can anyone point me in the direct of anything on Operation Loyton please? I've just received WO361/721 - the MIA, KIA, PW reports on the operation one of which was completed by my granddad. Thanks

Thanks Graham. I wrote to the SAS Association some months ago (also to thank them because a member attended his funeral) but haven't heard anything from them. I think he was with the Army before the SAS, so I'll fill out the army part of the form & try that way.

Those who've obtained service records for SAS relatives - which search form did you fill out from https://www.gov.uk/get-copy-military-service-records/apply-for-someone-elses-records? Army, Navy of RAF? Thanks E

My granddad is on the back row third in from the left hand side - G Mason. Does anyone know where this photo was taken? Thanks

My granddad is on the back row third in from the left hand side - G Mason

Thank you both for your replies, they're helpful. It's certainly very difficult to find out details without any information to go on. I think he was in the army before SAS, I have a photo of his regiment. I'm happy to share any information that I do find out if anyone is interested. E

Photos are Attached Can anyone tell me anything about the uniform etc? I've often wondered why the wings on the arm badge are different. Thanks in advance.

Hello all I'm sad to share that my granddad died last year aged 92. A sad loss of such a kind & wise person. Someone from the SAS came to his funeral & I learnt that he was in Africa, Italy, France & Greece. Apparently he did some training in Norway but then got sent to the dessert. I am more...

2sas wore the red beret - that's a little step forward! I got very confused - I knew that paras wear the read beret but wondered why my grandads has the cloth winged dagger badge on it. Geronimo - thank you for your reply.

Hello everyone. I've been trying to research my grandads uniform - red (maroon) beret, with winged dagger and winged parachute badge on right arm. I am correct in thinking paras wore red berets & SAS wore biege? In which case why the winged dagger for SAS? Sorry if the question seems...

Pete Thank very much you for your message, it's really helpful. I've tried to reply to you and get an error message when I hit send. I will get back to you as soon as I have sorted the problem out. Best regards

Hello Tartan23. Sorry for not logging in sooner. I need to have a think about what to do....on one hand I really want to know all about my grandads particulars during the war, particulary to pass to my own son - to give him a real sense of pride (I don't think that boys have many positive role...

Hello. I hope I am doing this correctly....I have several photos of my grandad during WW2 and am trying to find out who he served with & where he went. It's my understanding that he was a paratrooper in the SAS & went to N Africa & Italy. I have (hopefully!) posted one of the pictures of his...