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I am looking for the following crew members of the Maxwell House II (SN 42-73245) I have checked the WWII Casualties and these men were not listed on the web page and I believe the following men may made it back from the war:
- Richard Meredith Serial No: 0-728902
- Thomas Stephens Serial No: 0-683542
- Thomas C. Smeal Serial No: 33253233
- Ewell Temples Serial No: 34444337
- Charles Pero Serial No: 12168305
- John F. Cook Serial No: 19148135
- Joseph C. McClung Serial No: 38288140
These men were part of my uncles crew. If you know these men or any of their family members please contact me. I do have photo's of them. The men in this group that did not make it back are:
- Joseph C. Rich Serial No: 0-739054
- Edward Ryan Serial No: 0-672445
- Royal Butterfield Serial No: 0-728565
- Fred Hart Serial No: 32437482
I have the MACR from mission B that these men were on. I also have a story of this mission as witnessed from the 10th AF, 7th BG. I would like to correspond with these men or their families. I lost my uncle 2nd Lt. Rich from this crew. This crew was shot down on 11/27/43 and some were taken prisoner. My uncle was taken prisoner and died in Pow camp.
Thank you,
Lisa Phillips
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I am researching the military aviation in Palestine in WW2.
Looking for information on RAF sqns and units which were stationed there
,Bases,Dates of arrivals and dates of departure. Any information will be appriciated Thank you
Myasnikov Avi
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I am trying to locate any information regarding my father in law.
He was attached to the 2nd. field ambulance ww2, as a driver.
He was a prisoner of war in Changi, and I am led to believe assisted in the building of the
railway in Burma. His name was Private Christopher ( Mick) Patrick O`Day.
I have been to the nominal roll ww2 but cannot locate any 'O`Day'.
If any one has info, I would appreciate an email. Thankyou
Sandie
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I have a picture of my brother and his crew. His name was W/O2 E. Tycoles .
In his crew there were 3 R.A.F. members and 4 R.C.A.F. members.
They were in Halifax V LK-928 coded NA-B, they failed to return from this operation.
I was wondering if it is possible to get a picture of this air craft.
I also have a couple of other pictures.
Gladys Tycoles
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My father Lyle D Ewing was a POW in a German camp near Frankfurt.
He was transfered to an Island off of Denmark, there he almost died before being liberated.
His friend in the camp was English and he did die. His name was Dean surname unknown.
I am named after him. I would love to research who he was how do I begin?
Dena (Dean ) Schwarte
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LANCASTRIA SURVIVORS. Sadly on 17th june 1940 my Great Grandfather went down with the
Lancastria leaving behind two daughters and a wife behind. I am trying on behalf of
my great aunty (his daughter) to contact any one who knew of her father
or would have any information or photographs of him that she will not have seen,
or any last memories of him. His details are from "the commonwealth war graves commission"
as follows: name: ALBERT EDWARD EVANS ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORPS PRIVATE 132843
son of:ALBERT EDWARD & MARY ELIZA EVANS husband of:EDITH MAUDE EVANS (WAKELIN) OF COVENTRY
(uk) daughters: MARGURET ALMA EVANS & GERALDINE BRENDA BLACKWELL(EVANS)
from:WALES lived in:BIRMINGHAM. I would love to find an old photograph of him for his daughter
(80yrs old) MANY THANKS
TRACY BLACKWELL
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I am looking for information about my grandfather. He lost his life in World War II.
His name was Jack Elliott and he was from Virginia. If any one knew him or could help
me find any information about him, I would appreciate it. He died before my father
was born and my grandmother wouldn't talk about him. I know nothing but his name.
Thank you.
Krissy Elliott
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I would like any information concerning German prisoners of ww2
assigned to an area of New Brunswick Canada in an area called River De Chute,
close to the U.S border of Easton Maine. It would be very interested to know
if any of those prosioners are still alive and if we were able to contact them
to see what thier memories of the River De Chute would be.
Your assistance would be appreciated.
Bruce Shaw
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I am trying to trace an Italian POW who was in a camp near Settle in Yorks.
Was Oerdale camp the nearest to Settle? Where can I get more info on this or
other Yorkshire camps in the vicinity? Any help or guidance you could give me
would be most appreciated.
Jean Pye
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I am trying to find out any information on Captain Robert O F Boyd, a Glider
Pilot, who was shot down and escaped from Holland in 1944/45.
Thank you. Julie
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During the war, a family friend who lived at Berners Roding,
became friendly with the prisoners and supplied them with oil
paints among other things. I inherited 2 of these paintings and have them on my wall today.
I often wonder if these men carried on with their talent and what happened to
them when the went back home. Does anyone remember these men?
A Battson.
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My grandfather, Charles Corry was a POW of the Japanese in WW2. He was captured in Singapore and
I believe that he was taken to Sumatra and worked on the railway there, but I am not sure.
All that I have is this badge and I was wondering if anyone recognised where it came from.
Edward
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I am looking for any pictures of the 8th British Army, which my
Grandad, George Betts, was in. I would just like to see some pictures.
Thanks
Thomas
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I would like to hear from anyone who was billeted at Sennen Cove Cornwall
during or after WW2. My wife and I own a flat at Sennen Heights and I
believe that WAAF personel, who worked on nearby radar installations,
were billeted there. We would like to arrange for a plaque to be put on the
building to remember the war years. We would also like to hear of any memories
to include on a website.
Peter Leeson
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I am currently researching for a book "Pembrokeshire at War", which I hope
will account the activities of the county during the second world war.
I am trying to find an organisation which represents the American airforce
ex-servicemen and pilots, who were stationed at Brawdy Base during the war.
Stephen Williams
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We found this photo among my grandfathers belongings. It’s perplexed us for years.
Can you help? Do you recognise the place or the children?
My grandfather, Domenico was an Italian prisoner of war in England during WWII.
All we know is that he was held in a ‘farm’ in England.
The youngest child in the photo is believed to be an offspring of my grandfather.
We believe that this photo may have been taken in the early 50’s.
We have no names for the children and no names of towns to go by making
our search very difficult.
Maria
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My grandad Andrew Wallace Mitchell served (or so I am lead to believe)
in the Blackwatch 6th ballion. Does anyone know where and when the fought
or were stationed. Sadly he has passed away now and seeing as would never
talk about the war I'd like to know a little more about what he did.
Thank You
Nolan Winter
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I have a friend named George Robb who is in his eighties and has just lost his wife.
He is Scottish and in the time he spent as a POW, over three years he has yet
to meet up with someone from Stalag 9C.
Can you help? His story is amazing, I live two doors down from him and love to hear all his stories.
He escaped 3 or 4 times while there, spent many days in solitary confinement,
worked in the salt mines, furniture factory and other areas.
His is still sharp as a tack and his memory is great, but he is un-happy
the way the British army prepared him for war leading to his capture and impresonment
He does not know I am writing this, because I wish it to be a supprise and
to help him get over the death of his wife of over forty years.
Thanks
Steven Higa
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I am looking for any information I can find or anyone who knew my dad.
Sargent Max Rams, Royal Regiment of Artilery,1st Airlanding.. Anti-Tank Battery.
He landed in Arnhem on the 17th Sept 1944, Wounded and taken to a field hospital.
From there on it gets quite murky, as to how he died. He is listed on the Role of
Honour as buried in an unknown grave at Oosterbeek. Any information would be appreciated.
I am particularly interested in any who might have know my dad, or anyone who was stationed
at Heckington during the war.
David Warrior Rams.
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I would like to share with you the story of my husbands Gran
who was a Sgt in the army during WW2 - the catch is that I will need
to find out which regiment she served in!!! Have you any suggestions
as to how(without having to pay for someone to look)
I can search myself for this info? I have looked through a good deal
of sites but the only searchable ones appear to be for the war fallen?
Steff Wright
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I am trying to find a records on a British Officer By the name of Albert Charlton!
I have recently come across a trunk made of old English Tea crates and
I was told it was from pow camp in england.
If you could help I would apprecate it
Thanks again
Robert Greer
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My Dad (Ernest Lacross ) was a P.O.W. in Germany during WWII.
He was held in Stalag Luft-6 from 2-25-44 until 7-15-44 transferred to Luft - 4
until 1-31-45 transferred to Luft -3 and finally to Stalag VII A on 4-4-45 from
which he was liberated on 4-16-45.
I would be interested in being contacted by anyone who may have known him during this time.
EWFS1@aol.com
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Can anyone help me please.
My father died at the POW camp Stalag XIa, near Magdeburg, Germany on 21/22 March 1945.
I have copies of his death record cards. He has no known grave. As far as I am aware
there are no burial sites at Altengrabow now. Would all burials have gone
to the Berlin War Cemetery after the end of the war. My father was Pte. E J Rapley
of the Queens Royal Regt. and was known as John.
Hope someone out there can help. I am in touch with the Natl EX-POW
Assn but have not had any success so far.
Thank you
J Savage
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My father was a Prisoner of War in Ludwigshaven Germany for approximately two years.
He was captured in Turin the day after the alliance between Germany and Italy was
terminated and remained in Germany to the end of the war. l have often wondered
about the nature of this camp and what it might have looked like etc.
or if I might be able to communicate with anyone who would have knowledge
of this place and this time. My father talked often about his experiences,
however, he has been dead since 1978 and I continue to piece together fragments of his life.
Any information would be welcome--in particular if I were able to connect
with someone who would have been there during September, 1943--May 1945.
Sincerely,
Joe Ferrara
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My great uncle was a prisoner and his name was William Hanna he was a
paratrooper from northern ireland and was captured during the assault of
Sardinia. He later escaped from a ltalian pow camp and fought with the
resistance before a informer betrayed him to the germans. William was taken
to concentration camp at nurnberg and once again as the allies pushed forward
in 1945, the captives wre moved further away. During one of these moves
William escaped with nine other men, and despite having a broken leg he
managed to make it to the american lines. I would be very grateful to share
any info I have ask if you had any information which would be any good for me.
Yours
Darren Clark
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James Wadsworth (wo1 7871314 army physical training corps.)
My grandfather first joined the Leicester regiment,then enlisted in the tank corps,
being posted to no1 depot battallion,then to 3rd battallion,then back to depot batt.in 1919/20.
in 1923 he was attached to the army physical training establishment as corporal
(acting sergeant instructor)soon becoming sergeant(sgt instructor) with the
Lancashire fusiliers until 1926. He was promoted to warrant officer 2 on 1/7/1928,
being re-engaged for the royal tank corps at Aldershot ,for such a time to complete
21 years service. He the moved to chelsea barracks as quartermaster sergeant major instructor.
on 29/09/1939 he was promoted to acting wo1(acting sergeant major instructor) at Bovington camp.
in 1940,he was transferred back to army physical training corps at Catterick Camp,
being attached to 1st trg batt. royal signals;"h" coy rasc;56th
sect raoc;17th batt.raoc;10th trg batt.royal signals and 15th primary
training centre before being released to the reserve on4/9/45 and being finally discharged on 25/6/1951.
If anybody met/knew my grandfather I would be pleased to hear from you,
as I never got the chance to meet him.
Stephen Portwood
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I am looking for information on Alessandro Viola who fought
in the 8th Batallian based in Tolmezzo (Italy)about 1943 - 1945.
I would appreciate any information relating to him or that specific
batallion or even organisations that could assist me in my search.
Your assistance is much appreciated. Regards
Samantha Govender
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My grandfather Emil F. Sova was a P-47 pilot shot down on Dday.
He marched the Death march in europe and landed up at stalag luft three.
Where he remained until the camp was liberated. He told many stories and
wrote them in a book for myself and his other grandkids.
He has since passed on, but I would like to know if anyone may remember him.
Richard Sova
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I am trying to locate the people listed below or their families.
These people served with my Grandfather (F/Sgt G.T. Jones - SN:1320522)
in RAF 138 Squadron during WWII and were shot down in Halifax JD156 on the
night of 16-17/10/2002 into the sea off Jutland. I wish to contact the survivors on
behalf of my Grandfather although any information regarding those killed
would also be welcomed. F/Sgt L.A. Trotter, (Aus) pow number "250767" at
Stalag Muhlberg-Elbe, Sgt S. Francis, pow number "629" at Stalag Kopernikus.
F/Sgt G.T. Jones, pow number "511" at Stalag Kopernikus. F/Sgt D.R. Quinlivan
(Aus) pow number "516" at Stalag Luft Sagan. F/Sgt G.E. Snook (Aus) killed.
F/O J.R. Bradley (Can) killed. Sgt H. Johnston, killed.
If anybody has any information regarding any of people please contact me
(jason@thunderducks.com) so that I can relay this information on to my Grandfather.
Thanks
Jason
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I am a french student. I am doing a master in American civilization on the
subject of Women in World War Two. I am looking for information,
in order to make an investigation dossier.
My aim is to write the biography of an american women highly
involved in the war.
Laurence Gantou
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Can anyone tell me anything about the theatres during WW2?
Rita Sanderson
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Plympton, Devon, 1945 - American/Canadian Servicemen I would like
to get in touch with anyone who was in this area during the war
and has memories of the above. I am also interested in locating and
finding out more about a 'National Service Hostel' that was in the
Plympton area at this time. Can anyone help me? Many thanks
Julia Stephen
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My late mother told me that during the 2nd World War she
worked in the canteen of an aircraft factory in Corsham, Wilts,
that made Typhoon parts. Was this correct; is there a book or some
other source that would tell me about the factory; and [a very long shot]
are there likely to be surviving records of people who worked there
(including the canteen)?
Thanks
John Coppen
Note from Webmaster: There is an excelent book about the complex with many photos:
Secret Underground Cities
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For years my late Mother told us as a family, of the three Italian prisoners of
war that came to work at her fathers brewery, just outside Dudley in the West Midlands.
We were fascinated by the laughs they had, how they used to be able to 'sneak' a ride
on the local buses and to go out at night. Their names were Mario Lui, Sarasini Firmo
and Arturo (Arthur) De Maestri. The stories have always fascinated me,
being the youngest of the family - born in 1951, and I even tried to
trace these men via Cilla Blacks 'Suprise, suprise' show back in 1988!!
The men used to tell of how the Italian dictator had taken all the young
men out of Italy and how they disliked him! They left the Midlands from
Birmingham railway station of the 6th May 1946. Arturo gave to my late
father a bank note, upon which he wrote 'I'll never forget you'.
My mother did try to find them over the years writing to the addresses
they had given to her, but with no success. As far as my mother knew,
Mario Lui was the son of a farmer, Arturo was taken out of college to
fight in the war and Firmo was a butcher. Stories are all what many people
have left over from the war and I do find tales similar to mine fasicnating -
so I can only praise your web site for keeping memories alive.
My Mom died nearly four years ago and a lot of memories went with her -
so I implore others to write down their memories as a lasting 'book'
for any future generations.
Jayne Powell
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I would like to have more information on my great uncle.
His name was Brunner Renner. He served on the USS Boise in 1942.
I dont know much about what happened to him. But this is what I know.
He died in Oct.1942 in the Battle of Cape Esperance. From what I
have already found out. Someone told my aunt that he saved 71 crew members
the day he died. By yelling out "Torpedoes on startboard."
I would really like to find out more about him. If anyone has any info.
Please contact me. Thank you all and May God Bless all the people who
served and their families.
Melissa Renner
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I'm looking for anybody that may have known my dad. His name is Charles Henry Moneypenny.
He was a private in the 16th Batallion of the Durham Light Brigade - 1939 to 1945.
He was captured by the Greeks and held as a prisoner of war. Dad is 82 now and thankfully
is still in good health for his age.
Christine Blumer
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My Uncle, 2nd.Lt. George D. Meek, 2nd.Battalion
The Cameronians, was captured at the Ypres-Colombines Canal, on 27th.
May 1940. He was a prisoner at Laufen Castle OFLAG7C, in Bavaria and also in OFLAG7B (Eichstratt).
Anyone out there who knew him, or can give me any information about Laufen?
Christine Cramb
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I am working on a huge database that, hopefully, in the fullness of time,
will record every Bomber Command sortie flown during the war. This database was
started with the intention of helping out former Bomber Crewmembers re-discover
what they actually did during the war. As I write to you, this is still it’s main function,
though often, it is now to help the families of these men out and has even in the past,
helped to put crews back together again for the first time since they were operational.
My ultimate aim is to give copies to establishments that will enable it to be used as
a learning tool for future generations, so they may more fully understand the sacrifice
made for world peace.
My database is formed of some fifty-four sub-databases, each of which represent what
I have been able to record about a particular squadron. Thus far, just over 71,500
sorties have been recorded from all squadrons. This, I’m sure you will agree, leaves
a massive shortfall, though also, represents some considerable efforts from the former
aircrew who have already helped me out. I have already collected over five hundred
log book copies that have been generously donated to my cause. Added to this, I have
been able to obtain five different squadron’s full Operational Records Books, with
another squadron half obtained, much of this at my own expense, though I ask no fee
to help people out.
Should you, after reading this letter, decide you would like to contribute
to this project, then below is an outline of what I am seeking. Obviously,
it represents the whole spectrum of what I am looking for, though I would be
happy with anything you are prepared to let me know. I would not presume to
try and push you past a point that you are happy and comfortable with.
Information contained in log books concerning your time with Bomber command,
starting at HCU and culminating with the final sortie flown. (This can be
done by either photocopying the relevant pages, or a hand written or typed document,
which copies the contents, each row would hopefully record all details written in the
log book. If this is too long a task, then please concentrate on the sorties flown.)
Copies of certificates/awards received (ie award of wings, bombing accuracy certificates,
medals etc.)
Confirmation of service number.
Copies of photos. Particular photos of interest are:-
Individual aircrew members.
Whole or part aircrew.
Aircraft flown – Bombers only.
Panoramas of the airfield.
In flight shots.
Anything else considered by you to be relevant.
Any written work completed by you to support this project:-
Details of combat.
Details of damage.
Overview of single operation.
Overview of tour.
Off duty moments.
Time on camp.
Anything else considered by you to be relevant.
May I take this opportunity to thank you for reading this letter and point out that any information is considered vital to the completion of this enormous task.
Regards
Alan Chambers
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I am looking for the location of any POW camps in the
Eastbourne area in 1939-40. Especially any with
KREIGSMARINE PRISONERS. Also did any POW`s stay in the UK after the war and
what was IVOR NOVELLOS link with them?
Peter Worby
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My late uncle was in 6th Airborne (Ox & Bucks) onboard one of
the gliders that attacked Pegasus Bridge. I have his service number etc,
how can I find out which glider he was on and who was his OIC?
Hope to visit the bridge/museum in November 2002, will I find the answer there?
Graham Smith
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According to Australian War Memorial records my great uncle
Flt. Sgt. Bruce Thomas DEVALL was killed at Bruntingthorpe on
17.1.45 whilst serving with 29 OTU.
I am very interested in the nature of his service at the time of
his death or if anyone could shed some light on how he may have died?
James MacLachlan
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When my Brother Richard was taken Prisoner at Arnhem, he was taken by Cattle Truck
to Stalag 12a, When the R.A.F raided one night all the perimeter lights were turned off,
Richard and a friend escaped. Some French people took them in and hid them under the
stage in a Village Hall, they gave them overalls to hide their Uniforms, when the
American Army arrived, they Airlifted them back to Grantham England. they were with
the 1st Airborne, 2nd Battalion. I read the Book entitled "The Grey Goose of Arnhem".
that Major Tony Hibbert had a complete list of Prisoners taken at the Bridge at Arnhem,
does this list still exist?.
Colin Maryan.
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I live in north of France and I'm preparing a work on the World War II
: I'm searching all pictures or war photographs showing soldiers in my
village LAPUGNOY (Pas de Calais). Can you help me?
Best salutations from
Raymond Lancial
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Seeking Herbert George Nute EX: RAF.
Joined at Halton, posted to Chivener (Devon) last known at St Mawgan (Cornwall) 1965.
He was an Engine Fitter Service No; 589795. If anyone has knows where he is now, will
they please get in touch.
Ted
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I have a website at www.kranji.co.uk
which tells part of the story of my father's POW experience in Java and Japan.
I would like to appeal for information from others who had relatives in any
of the 4 camps Dad was in.
Can you help me?
SincerelyMeg Parkes
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My father was an Italian prisoner of war somewhere in Rutland,
probably between 1944 & 1946. He was on the land, farming as his
background was in tomato farming back in Italy. His name is/was
Pasquale Ponitiello and he would now be about 80 years of age.
Do you remember anyone by this name or do you have any information
that might help me to trace him. All I know of him is that he
was a good singer and that he was practical (he made me a puppet)
He left England to return to Italy in 1946 after he had had me
baptised into the Roman Catholic Church. I would like to hear from
anyone who can give me any detail no matter how small regarding my
father Thank you so much.
Ros Grant
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Does anyone know of a picture of a mountain range in either France
or Italy that was taken during the winter of troop movements but
nothing turned out on it but the mountains formed the face of
JESUS? My Mom had an original but was lost and I'm trying to find a duplicate
Ann Prevost
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I am trying to find some proof that a special radio intercept
station ("Y" station")was based at Stockton on Tees in WW2.
A "Y" station was a radio intercept station in use during WW2
to intercept German radio signals and then pass them on to
Bletchley Park for the codebreakers there to crack the
intercepted Enigma messages. There was such a station at Stockton
but am unable to find any form of proof. Needless to say,
I would be delighted to have contact with anybody who can
confirm the above facts.
Ken Carling
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During World War Two about 12000 Gibraltarians were evacuated
to London where we stayed until about June 1944. I am carrying
out a research in connection with those evacuees who spend most
of their time in Wandsworth. I have contacted the Imperial War
Museum and the Public Records Office but apparently there is
no information in connection with the Gibraltar evacuees.
I would be grateful to exchange information.
Joe Gingell
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My father, WILFRED HUGHES CUNDIFF, received a certificate for remaining for
101 days or more inside the Arctic Circle, between October 1943 and May 1944.
It is headed "Brotherhood of the F.B.I." which I understand are the
initials of the Forgotten Brothers of Iceland. I am having great difficulty
in obtaining any further details of this organisation, and wonder if
anyone can help. Are there any other Brothers out there? He was posted
to Iceland to HMS Baldur before acting as Dockmaster on HMS Greenwich
(Admiralty Floating Dock 17). Any information regarding the latter
would also be greatly appreciated.
Roger Cundiff
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I have an Australian envelope making reference to the Loveday Group -
Barmena Internment Camp, in Australia. I am anxious to identify this
envelope and location a little better and wonder if you know anything about
the particular place.
Searches of the net for Loveday Group and Barmena Internment Camp have
already yielded no sensible answers
David Cooper
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I am interested in portraying the events of the bombing of London
(and the effect it had on children) during WW2 artisticaly.
Any information on what it was like during Gas mask drills at
school and what it was like to walk the streets after a bombing
would be very helpful
Kevin
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