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201st Guards Brigade    201st Guards Brigade was formed in May 1942 and saw action in North Africa, Sicliy and Italy. 9th October 1942 Return 29th January 1943 Move Instructions 30th January 1943 Move Instructions 31st January 1943 Instructions 1st February 1943 Exercise 1st February 1943 Instructions 1st February 1943 Instructions 1st February 1943 Instructions 1st February 1943 Instructions 1st February 1943 Exercise 2nd February 1943 Advance Party 3rd February 1943 Snow 3rd February 1943 Instructions 4th February 1943 Co-Operation 6th February 1943 Preparations 7th February 1943 On the Move 7th February 1943 Orders 8th February 1943 On the Move 8th February 1943 Exercise 8th February 1943 Move Order 9th February 1943 On the Move 10th February 1943 On the Move 11th February 1943 Equipment 12th February 1943 Orders 13th February 1943 Orders 13th February 1943 Orders 14th February 1943 On the Move 15th February 1943 On the Move 15th February 1943 Orders 15th February 1943 Orders 16th 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Those known to have served with 201st Guards Brigade during the Second World War 1939-1945. Morris Horace William. Sgt. The names on this list have been submitted by relatives, friends, neighbours and others who wish to remember them, if you have any names to add or any recollections or photos of those listed, please Add a Name to this List The Wartime Memories Project is the original WW1 and WW2 commemoration website. Announcements 1st of September 2024 marks 25 years since the launch of the Wartime Memories Project. Thanks to everyone who has supported us over this time. The Wartime Memories Project has been running for 25 years. 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