Guest frayne Posted 29 November , 2005 Share Posted 29 November , 2005 Newbie Question. I've just come across a Picture Postcard which shows several soldiers of the above company, one of which is I believe my Great uncle. On the reverse is the following: P?? J Frayne 166025 Company 5 A.S.C.M.T Osterley Park L.W.Middlesex any help with my research would be appreciated. Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta Posted 29 November , 2005 Share Posted 29 November , 2005 Osterly was one of the ASC depots in London; lots of driver training was undertaken there. Will provide more info tomorrow when I can check my copy of the ASC history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest frayne Posted 30 November , 2005 Share Posted 30 November , 2005 Thanks Captain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta Posted 5 December , 2005 Share Posted 5 December , 2005 Frayne - sorry for the delay - I couldn't find my copy of the Corps history. Osterly Park was one of the several locations in Greater London which acted as a depot for receiving ASC recruits, then training and testing them as MT drivers. These men spent several weeks in training, each had to learn to drive 4 types of vehicles, not exceeding 8 mph, and the training routes included Marble Arch, Hyde Park Corner, Oxford Circus and Pall Mall. Instructors were found from, amongst other sources, the London General Omnibus Company. I have seen several picures of ASC trainee drivers with their LGOC instructors, the latter wearing a large white overcoat with an ASC badge in their company hat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest frayne Posted 9 December , 2005 Share Posted 9 December , 2005 Thanks Captain for the information. There is one guy in the photo that is dressed different to the rest, although he is wearing a Dark long coat, yes, he's definately the Instructor. Thanks Again Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta Posted 9 December , 2005 Share Posted 9 December , 2005 You're welcome Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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