|
|
|
Enjoying this site? to help with the costs. If you prefer to make a donation by cheque: Please send to:
|
Website and ALL Material © Copyright MM
- All Rights Reserved
If you enjoy this siteplease consider making a donation.
Search this site:
Home
Features
Submissions
Schools
Information
World War 2 Two II WW2 WWII
The Wartime Memories Project is a non profit organisation.
This website is run out of our own pockets and from donations made by visitors. The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources.
If you are enjoying the site, please consider making a donation, however small to help with the costs of keeping the site running.
Or by cheque to:
PO Box 325, Stockton on Tees, TS20 1XL.
If you are able to answer any of the queries listed below, please send a copy of your response to The Wartime Memories Project so that the page can be kept up to date. Your reply may also help others seeking similar information. Our email address is remember@wartimememories.co.uk
Im looking for imformation regarding stalag 4G, a camp that my grandad was in for about 3 years. I understand through talking to him that it was near the town of Klinga in east Germany, but the actual whereabouts remain a bit of a mystery. About 2 years ago I travelled to Klinga with my grandad in the hope of finding this camp, but alas to no avail. My grandad says he was working in a local quarry near the camp, but as the area was surrounded by quarries it was confusing to say the least. My grandad has two photographs from this camp, taken on a home-made camera, made by one of the more enterprising prisoners. I was wondering if there are any more photos of the inside of stalag camps? Any help would be most appreciated. Andy Brown
My Nan served in the A.T.S as a Lce-Corpl from 1944 - 1947 I am trying to get into contact with anyone who served with her or knew her she lived on the Isle of Wight her name in the A.T.S was Marjorie Sylvia Sampson and later married Daniel Perfect and went on to marry again. She was a Bakeress in the A.T.S. please write to me if you knew her Clive Bishop
I would like to get in touch with any ex-RAF 'BODS' Who went to the Middle East on the toopship ALMANZORA which left GREENOCH (SCOTLAND) on the 27TH OCTOBER 1943 and arrived at THE PORT OF ALEXANDRIA (not without incident) on 12TH NOVEMBER '43. I would be particularly interested if they ended up in BENGHAZI to join 54RSU/136MU. They may be interested in some details I have obtained RE; 'THE INCIDENT'IN THE MED; just after we went through THE STRAITS OF GIBRALTAR on the 6TH NOV; '43. Doug
I have a personal item that belongs to Winifred S. Thrasher who served on Leyte, Philippine Islands. Have no idea of home state, etc. How would I go about finding wherebouts or those of next of kin? Is there a website that lists servicemen? Don't even know what branch of service! Can you help? Thanks. Greta
I'm trying to write down some WWII memories of my friend's Grandad who was in Stalag XXA in Poland, and would appreciate any help in fleshing out the bones of the story with background info. I'd also love to hear from anyone who knew him at the time. He was Private Donald Martin ('Coker') Cargill of the Seaforth Highlanders TA unit, 6th batallion based at Elgin, Moray in north-east Scotland. Coker is now 84 and his family want to have a written record of his five escape attempts. He's particularly interested to know if an old friend and fellow escapee Jack (Mac) Northmore from London is still around or if anyone has any info on him? Thanks. Mrs M. Corbett.
I am researching a story that after the war Waffen Ss prisoners of war were trained in the event of war with the then Soviet Union. Is this fact, fiction? Any ideas or suggestions? Phillip Harker
Has anyone any information on 97 squadron at Woodhall Spa, plane number OF-U. 29-30/3/1943. Cpt Peter Hilary Norton ( W4175) was the pilot who died. If anyone can help me please email me with any sort of information. Or if someone can give me a web site that can help me. I would be extremely greatful. Thankyou. Heather Birch
I'm looking for survivors of a group of British troops hiking in the mountains around Reydarfjordur, Iceland in January 1942 that got lost in a sudden winter storm. Nine soldiers perished in the ordeal and are buried in the cemetery at Reydarfjördur. Among those saved was private Fred Norton born in 1915 in Woodlands, Yorkshire. Don´t know if he´s still around. The names of those who died: J. Platt (age. 22), J. Goldsborough (23), H. Moore (26), A. Rollinson (23), W. Gregory (22), C. Cooper (23), E. Froggatt (22) and J.E. Bradbury (21).
Would be most interested in knowing if someone has any information regarding the incident or at best, knows the whereabouts of any of the 45 survivors. They must be in their 80´s by know. I´m doing a research for a possible documentary film about the tragedy.
Kind regards, Sturla Palsson
I am a student from France, currently researching about prisoners of war in Scotland during WWII. I would be grateful if anyone could tell me about POW experiences or POW camps, especially in Glasgow and Lanarkshire (East Kilbride, Mid Netherton and Thankerton camps). Thanks Maelle Quere
I am researching information on an Italian soldier interned as a POW in Liverpool UK during World War II. Where might I find contacts in Liverpool as well as details or records concerning this person and time period? This is for a family member here in Italy. Thank you very much. Marian Douglas
I am interested in hearing of those who may have been at Taverne di Arbia working camp from the main POW camp 82 at Laterina, Tuscany. Sgt Douglas Welsford RASC
My friend is trying to find her Canadian father who was in England during the war. He was a Canadian soldier who was in England during WW11, his name could be Robert William Simmons, or Simmonds. Time is running out for her as he must be in his 70's or 80's now, if he is still alive.Thank you. Jeannie
Has anyone any idea where I can buy 2nd.world medals. I have lost some of my fathers medals and I would like to replace them. I would be grateful for any help. W.Olliver
The Occupation of Jersey : I am creating a website dedicated to the Occupation of Jersey, Channel Islands. I would like to hear from people who have memories of that time and maybe photos, documents etc. Please feel free to email me. Any information, however small, would help me a great deal. Thank you Marcus Dodd
My late father-in-law was captured on the island of Leros in November 1943. He was held in Stalag 7A and then moved to Stalag 7B. I am trying to find out where those camps were located plus any other information available. Stephen Beattie
We are trying to trace my Father in law's birth certificate. He joined the Fulltime volunteer forces in 07/06/1940 He was in the SA Armoured cars till 22/november 1945. His force number was 18085 rank tpr. How can we trace his details? Peter Maroudas
Any information please on Flight Sergeant John C. Atkinson.Navigator on Lancaster's shot down out of Fulbeck or Fiskerton. Taken POW in Stalag 3. Lived Halifax West Yorkshire UK.Went to Millfield School.Returned after the war believed to have become an actor. I would be most grateful. Liz Ross
Is anyone aware of a Web Site where I might determine the Names of Canadians who joined the RAF at the outbreak of hostilities in 1939/40 I have a friend who flew Hurricanes during this period.
I have recently bought the diaries of Lord Alanbrooke as they have been published and reading through the entries I was amazed to see one for my village (Wentworth Nr. Ely Cambridgeshire) with Alanbrooke commenting on the underground offices and other buildings. I am interested in History partiularily WW2 and would like to know more. I have surveyed the areas I could think would house such a place but to no success could you or any contacts you have help in discovering where these buildings are and what is their significance. Thank you Bart Woodbine
Can you help me find information about another camp related to the Katyn Massacre. My father was taken to this camp, similar in name to Kozielsk. It was a monastery. He was a young Polish cadet and tells a story of an exchange of prisoners between the Russians and the Germans in late October, 1939. The exchange was based on the prisoners hometown and the Curzon line. My father was part of this exchange, but I cannot find any mention of it.
Thank you, Susan Gray
I am to find out if anyone has memories of Charles Anthony Chapman, stationed at Pocklington, where he died in a road traffic accident, on the 8th Dec 1939.
My granfather, Robert Proctor, served in world war two as a bren gun carrier driver. His unit badge was a white leaping boar on a black backgroung. I'm trying to find out what this unit was called, and possibly some history of action. As a note, he was once part of a British armoured unit but I was told he was attached to a Canadian unit when he landed at normandy a few days after D-day. I would really apreciate any help on this story as well, and the reason for his secondment. My grand father died in March 1999. Thank you very much, Ste Holdsworth
We are only 14 and 16. Our grandmother has pictures of soldiers of WW2 and we are trying to find out more about them and the British soldiers that faught here to. You see we collect everything of WW2 and Mom has made a website were we can show and ask everything of our hobby. In Roosendaal were we go to school they where liberated by the Polar Bear Division and we were liberated by the American 104th Timberwolf Division. They were under command of the Canadians and we also know there was a British tank division with them. We have a whole photo Album on the Americans but we would also love to add the British. Do you know these soldiers?
Click Here to Visit Teun and Bart's website Email Teun and Bart Oostvogels
I am trying to find out information about my father and uncle who both served in world war 2. My uncle died in 1944 and served in the 7th battallion of the Royal Welch Fusiliers My father also served in the Royal Welch Fusiliers but I am not sure which battallion. My uncle's name was Richard Thomas Foulkes, and my Dad's name is Benjamin Foulkes, he is now 81 years old. If anyone knows them or is able to give me any information please email me Angela Herbert
I served in the RAF from early 1941 to 1946 but the most significant period was in April to August 1944 when I ws sent to the Cocos (Keeling) Islands in the Indian Ocean. I was in charge of 6 other members of 357WU a secret wireless unit of "Y" Service, listening to japanese communication. We were put there to listen and determine Japanese aircraft activity in Sumatra and Java. I now live in Canada and would really like to try to contact anyone who was there with me or anyone who spent time on these wonderful islands. Fred Roles
I would like to find out about the US military hospitals that were built at Burlish Park, Stourport on Severn and at Wolverley both in Worcestershire. Any historical data about operational dates, role, size, manpower or any facts at all would be much appreciated. Many thanks Martyn Howell
Looking for some information: I would like to now what month in 1944 did the the Agonquin Regiment go into Holland and what month did they cross into Germany.
Looking for any ex-service men from the 1st Airborne Division stationed at Woodhall Spa in 1944 who went to Arnhem. I was in the 2nd batt South Staffs Reg.. My Company Commander was Major Cain.
I would like to have a copy of the roster of the 99th Infantry, 393rd Division, Company B list of men? If anyone could help me out, I would appreciate it very much.
My grandfather- Otis "Ed" Logan was a member of the squad. He was also captured Dec. 16th, 1944, at the first day of the Bulge. He was taken to a POW WORK CAMP CALLED "STALAG 13C" near STUTTGART, GERMANY.
If anyone has any information on that POW camp, Or if they knew my Grandfather. (He passed away in 1986.) please email me.
CINDY GEBHART Or you may write to me at: CINDY GEBHART, 45 E. BALTIMORE ST., APT.#1, TANEYTOWN, MD. 21787-2196 USA.
Can anyone tell me anything about the 574th signal aircraft warning battalion?
I am trying to find any thing about my Granda. Roland Easton (Sapper) Reg no: 1503522 POW No: 13200. Camp no: 20B (Marienburg)
Many Thanks
I'm looking for photographs of my Grandfather. He was killed in Burma in 1942 his name was Walter Evans of no 3861894 and he was in the Lancashire fusiliers.
I am currently trying to find out about some information about Pucklechurch and the airbase that it had in it. I have been trying to locate it through the web but cant find anything to say it ever existed, the airbase would have been in use in the second world war and was abandoned or appeared to be in the 1950's. if anyone can email me back if they know anything about the old airbase in Pucklechurch near Bristol then please can someone let me know all they have on it or if there is a website I can go to to find out about it then that would be gratefully received. Thank you D.W.Farr Update
RAF Pucklechurch opened on the 9th August 1939 as No.11 Balloon Centre. The Head Quarters for its three Balloon Barrage Squadrons. One website has been found, Click here to visit
I am in the US Army currently stationed in Germany. I am interested in any organisations that are trying to preserve battlefields in this country. My main area of interest is the Huertgen Forrest. I have visited it twice and I am truly amazed at what I have seen. The foxholes, bomb craters and even pieces of equipment that are left is unbelievable. It is truly amazing. The thing that upsets me is that the local citizens are currently logging the land heavily and destroying what is left of a historic site. I have seen this all over Europe, not just in the Huertgen, and it upsets me. I know that people have to reclaim the land but I also believe that some of it should be set aside, so that future generations can see what it was like and actually walk the land that the battles took place on for a better understanding of what really happened. The German government and it's people destroy a lot of their national battlefields. I don't know why, but I can only guess that maybe they don't want to be reminded of what their ancestors did, but I feel that if we erase all memory of it, then we have learned nothing, and the deaths of many men on both sides would have been for nothing. As a soldier, I deeply respect and admire the men who fought in W.W.I and W.W.II, and I realise the sacrifices they made for not just our country, but for the world. I think that we should be able to honour them with something more then a couple of cemeteries. The battlefields will serve as a valuable teaching tool. If you have knowledge of any organisations, dedicated to preserving what is left of Europe's great battlefields could you please send the information. I am interested in doing what I can to aid their cause. Thank you, SSG Ronald Ratliff
I am trying to find out if my uncle is buried in the cemetery in St. Valery en Caux, France. My dad seems to think this was where he died, although no one has ever seen the grave. He was a member of the 2nd Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps and apparently was shot by a sniper whilst attending to an injured soldier. Name: Arthur James Wignell Searjent, 7259463 Killed, Wednesday June 12th, 1940 at age 31 If anyone has any information about him, his life in the RAMC or any other interesting stuff, I'd love to hear from you. I am hoping to get to France next year, and try to search for his gravesite. Thanks Pat Tyrrell
Update: The Commonwealth War Graves Commission site states that Sgt Wignell has no known grave and is commemorated on the Dunkirk Memorial along with 4,000 soldiers of the British Expeditionary Force who fell in the campaign of 1939-1940 and who have no known grave.
I am looking for any information about the Royal Victoria Hospital, Netley, Hants, England and its involvement with the Normandy invasion. Also known as SNAG 56 / Naval Base Hospital No. 12.
Please could anyone who served in the East Yorkshire regiment in WW2 contact me if they knew a John Turnbull from Sunderland. He was my grandfather.
I would be pleased to receive any information, stories, photographs etc. on RAF Ayr and HMS Wagtail
What role did HHD, 191ST ORDNANCE BATTALION have in World War II? Does anyone have recollections of my Grandfather, SSG HANK EVERETT NELSON between 22 APRIL 1944 TILL 20 APRIL 1946?
I was a pilot with the 100BGH stationed in Thorpe Abotts from 7/44 to 12/44.Have been trying to locate friends from Potters Bar for 50 years,with no luck They resided a 44 Highfield Way,Potters Bar They had a son named John and a daughter named Joy.If you know, them, please contact me. Fred Schaffhausen
I would like to find out if anyone knew my uncle from Thornaby on Tees, who was killed in Action on Wednesday 28th May 1941. He was Gunner Ralph Higginbotham Hamilton, 7th Medium Regiment, Royal Artillery. The story in the family of how he was killed was that he was wounded in either North Africa, or Italy, and was being transported on a Hospital ship, when it was bombed, and sunk. My uncle Ralph has no known grave, and Ralph`s Mother (my Grandmother)always refused to believe he was dead. However after my Grandmothers death in 1980, I approached Stockton on Tees Council and arranged to have his name inscribed on Thornaby on Tees's Cenotaph. I was looking at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission site a few months ago, and I keyed in my uncles name and Regiment, not expecting to find anything, and I was very surprised to learn that he is commemorated on the Athens War Memorial in Greece. This shows that the information about his death that the family were given was wrong, because the memorial is dedicated to the men who were killed in the defence of Greece and Crete in 1941.
It would be interesting to learn just where he was serving, when he was killed. I would be very grateful to anyone who could offer me more information.
Thank you very much. Ray Todd
My Higher Drama class are currently doing a piece on World War Two, and we were wondering if you would have any examples of conscription letters that would be sent to young men telling them to join the army, or be able to give us an idea of what the letters might have said? Any help you would be able to give us would be gratefully appreciated.
Richard Preston, Alford Academy, Aberdeenshire
Could you direct me to any sites that give information on Lancaster production at Woodford airstip in Poynton Cheshire and the American base situated around the same site during WW2?
I am researching the Waffen-SS and in particular their treatment of Allied prisoners of war. The experiences of survivors range from witnessing murder through to praise for the humanitarian manner in which their SS captors treated them. All of this serves to make the Waffen-SS rather enigmatic. To ensure a balanced view, however, I am also interested in the treatment that Waffen-SS soldiers received from Allied combat units Dilip Sarkar
He is buried in the Berlin 1939 - 1945 War Cemetery. My aunt has told my mother that his grave was recently moved to another cemetery. Would you happen to know if the cemetery I have mentioned above is the same goes by a different name, or has some of the graves been moved to another place? I think that my aunt perhaps has been mixed up as I do believe that Fred Forrest was reburied from the spot where he was first interred. Do you know? Marny Forrest
I am trying to trace the names of British merchant men ships on PQ12/13 for my father who served on PQ12 as a merchant man.
Just doing some research on 184 Typhoon Squadron with whom my Father flew. Does anyone know these guys? It was taken in Germany in 1945
Dave Russell-Smith
I am writing an article on The Women's Land Army in the UK during WW2 and wonder if you have any info or site links etc that could be of help? Thanking you. Lesley St.Clair
I am interested in any infomation about the war ship Lightning which was sunk in the second world war by an Italian U-boat I would be very greatfull if you could direct me to any Internet sites regarding this fleet which show pictures. Yours truly Adrian Hussain.
Air-raids on and around Middlesbrough? I bought an old history book, inside was a letter from WW2, it said," 19 Cotswold Gdns, Sunday. My dear Winnie,
Dad has just finished your letter so I haven't any news. I got this parcel ready today so as Jim can post it in the morning. I am starting spring cleaning & Margaret is coming tomorrow Monday to help me. I want to try & be finished before you come home. I did your little room on Friday, I think it looks lovely. I distempered it all a little deeper colour. Do you want your sweet ration coupons back or shall I keep them till you come. We had two bad raids on Thursday & Friday night. I expect you would also have them. It is two years yesterday since the big blitz on Glasgow by the date. I hope you are well. I haven't much jam, but there's almost 1 lb in that tin.
Lots of love, Mum "
Inside the book was a label AYTON SCHOOL Winifred Matthews Form 2a
Please does anyone know:- When or where the raids might have been? Where Cotswold Gardens was? Anything about Winnie and did she like her newly decorated room? David G Butters of Billingham
Update: I am now fairly sure that the letter was posted in mid March 1943 as I found out that the Glasgow raids were on 13th & 14th March 1941 and there were raids on Grangetown on 12th & 13th March 1943 - exactly 2 years later as Winnie's Mamm mentioned.
Ayton school is trying to help me by contacting old students who may have known Winnie - all they could tell me from their records was that she was there from 1942-44.
Winnie can not hide forever - I want to find her - she might want her letter and book back!
She might have some stories to tell about the life of a schoolgirl in the 1940's.
I think that she would have been born in 1930 or 1931 so she might still be alive and well - if not she might have children
I'm Head of the History Department at Eastbourne School in Darlington and we're just about ready to start putting together a research project on Darlington during the war. Any details recalled or any references to websites or book would be a huge help. Dave Wallbanks
I would like information about prisoners of war aboard Japanese merchant ships that were mistakenly attacked by allied forces.If you have any information such as the names of ships, dates, number of prisoners and the outcome of the attack, please Email me. J W Chin.
WOMEN'S LAND ARMY DURING WORLD WAR 2 I am currently doing a dissertation for my History degree at the University of the West of England, Bristol on the Women's Land Army during World War 2 and I would love to hear from former land girls, especially in the South Western region.
Any information would be appreciated.
Thanks. Donna Reed.
If anybody wants details about the Lend Lease aircraft carrier HMS Queen, with photographs, the Ship's log reunion details that can contact me at any time. I am also looking for any surviving crew of the trawler HMS Skomer.
Thanks David Weaver, Hong Kong.
Do you recognise any of these men? Alphonse is holding up the injured man (wearing helmet with his head down).
Does anyone who was a POW or knows a POW, know about the "Ants in Match Boxes" used in Singapore during the Japanese Occupation, while the POW's had to build under the Japanese occupation?
The Dew FamilyUpdate: At the moment I am typing up the transcription of my grandfather diary which he kept whilst a POW in Singapore and Changi. He was in the Australian Army One of your "Can you Answer" is: Does anyone who was a POW or knows a POW, know about the "Ants in Match Boxes" used in Singapore during the Japanese Occupation, while the POW's had to build under the Japanese occupation? The Dew Family I came across the following entry in his diary which is indirectly connected with the above query and I'll keep my eyes out if there is any further informtion on it Sunday, February 1, 1942 Received a great surprise when I went to get dressed this morning. My boots were full of black ants and their eggs and it took me a quarter of an hour to get rid of them." Tuesday, February 3, 1942 "More ants in the boots yesterday morning. I hung my boots up last night and was very pleased to find that the ants were missing."
I am writing a book about "Bren" Gun Carriers 1935-1950 and I would like to hear from veterans about their experiences with these vehicles.
Nigel Watson
I`m trying to find anyone who knew my Father. Sgt. Edward Eric Hughes (known as Eric). 2nd Batl. Welsh Guard, Armoured Division. - France-Palestine-Belgium.
Beryl Megan
I AM TRYING TO FIND INFORMATION ON STALAG 7A MOOSBURG GERMANY, AND CAMP 78 SULMONA ITALY , ANY INFO WOULD BE MOST WELCOME AS MY LATE FATHER SPENT FOUR YEARS BETWEEN THESE CAMPS. IF ANYONE HAS PHOTO`S OR INFO I WOULD BE VERY INTERESTED.
REGARDS JOHN L RUSSELL
Information Submitted in Reply:
Stalag 7A has its own website at: http://www.moosburg.org/info/stalag/indeng.html
If you have any information regarding any of the questions posed on this page please contact us by E-mail
Sources of Information for Tracing Individuals in World War Two.
If you have any burning queries relating to world war two and would like to add them to this section, please use the form provided and they will be added to this space.
Or contact us by E-mail
Sources of Information for Tracing Individuals in World War Two.
Enjoying this site?
to help with the costs.
If you prefer to make a donation by cheque:
Please send to:
- The Wartime Memories Project
- PO Box 325
- Stockton on Tees
- TS20 1XL
Website and ALL Material © Copyright MM
- All Rights Reserved