Dear Ivor I have been searching for information regading my father and his brother who were both in the Irish Guards.  I have found a couple of photos of my Father which has been great, he has found this so wonderful although he does have some pictures at home.

 

My Father was in the Irish Guards 1952-1954 Sgt Bryan Dawson 22692230.  He was in No 5 Company July 52, then Oct 52 No 2 Company at pirbright.  Early 1953 he was in No 2 Company 1st Battalion.  My Dad was part of the Queens escort in 1953 for her coronation and was in a photo of about 96 guardsman but did not get the photo as he was then away.

 

Dad's brother (Ken Dawson 2724003) was in the Irish Guards approximately 1944 and was part of the invasion force, Guards armoured division, he served under leuitenant Colonel Vandeleur and was in the Battle at Joe's Bridge.  My Uncle unfortunately died in approximately 1990 from parkinsons disease which medics believed was brought on by the traumas he experienced during that battle.  This is an amazing piece of history that I am now sharing with my son who is 22 years old. I would love to find a photograph of my uncle Ken for my Dad who is ill in hospital.  I have enjoyed looking at the sight and would be grateful for any information or any ideas about where to look for further information.  The only other info I have is that Ken Dawson undertook his tank training at Hawick Scotland.

 

thankyou

 

regards

 

Janine Dawson