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10 THOMAS GREER (BIG TAM): - SCOTTISH RIFLES:- If anyone knew Thomas, can they please contact his daughter and son in law on jfrackleton@callnetuk.com
SGT RONALD STEWART - 4th Btn ROYAL WEST KENT REGT:- Michael Haddock writes "I am interested in any suggestions as to how I might go about ascertaining/accessing any citations or paperwork involved in a serviceman being proposed for mention in despatches in the London Gazette(1946). Also how I could determine which company within the 4th battalion Royal West Kents(1939-45)a Sgt.Ronald Stewart would have been allocated to? Grateful for any pointers or suggestions". Michael can be contacted on Michael_Haddock@hotmail.com
CPL KEN WINTER - 1st BN SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS / 23rd DIV:- Ken is trying to find his old comrades from Burma. If you remember him, he can be contacted on wizzo.winter@ukgateway.net and we know he would love to hear from you.
PETER NISBET - KING'S OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS - CHINDITS:- 82 year old Peter is trying to find his old comrades from Burma and Tobruk. He now lives in Bonnyrigg, Midlothian just outside Edinburgh. If you knew Peter, he would welcome your e-mails to bwn01@hotmail.com
SIDNEY CHARLES CHAMBERLAIN DVR T 293751- 23rd L.A.A. RA/R.A.S.C. & 2nd DIV:- Sidney's granddaughter Mechelle writes "I am trying to obtain information on my Grandfather . I know he was in Ceylon in 1942 with the 23lt AA and I have a certificate from the 2nd division to my grandfather from 1945. He was in the RASC and getting info of any sort would be a great help. I can be contacted on BOCHELLE@tinyworld.co.uk
SGT MAC (RONALD JOHN) McCABE - 150th REGT ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS / 254th INDIAN TANK BRIGADE:- 'Mac' is seeking his old comrades from Ahmednuggar - Imphal - Prome - Mandalay - Rangoon. He can be contacted through caz.mik@virginnet.co.uk
RSM MICHAEL MOONEY - BED & HERTS REGT (MORTAR PLATOON) & COOK LARRY 'SCONNEY' TAYLER:- My dad Michael Mooney was a RSM in the Beds and Herts. He was in charge of a mortar platoon and in the latter stages of the war was sent to Burma. He often talked of of this chap whose name was Larry Tayler he was there cook hence how he got the nickname 'Sconney'. After the war Sconney went on to become an actor although the parts were small. He always played the baddie parts. I can always remember in the late 50s 60s we would be watching a film and my dad would say there's Sconney again. The old fella loved the army life and after the war would go back 2 or 3 times a year to train new recruits. If anyone knew my dad or Sconney I'd love to know. Good luck to all you vets.Terry terrry56@hotmail.com THOMAS HOLLIS - ROYAL ENGINEERS/CHINDIT:- anyone remember Thomas Hollis, who died in Burma 25th May 1944 he was a Royal Engineer. I have a photo of him with six others taken at Burma. Thomas was a Cpl and I believe a Chindit, thanks for any help. e-mail me at hollis1012uk@yahoo.co.uk
Lt.Colonel E.R.G. PARISH - Royal Welch Fusiliers:- Grandson Edward writes "I am very interested in finding any information about my grandfather, Lt.Colonel E.R.G. PARISH who served in the ROYAL WELCH FUSILEERS in the Burma campaign. I know that in 1945 he commanded an organiation called F.A.M.O. ( Forward Airfield Maintenance Organisation ) which was involved with the unloading and handling of supplies flown in for the 14th army. If you could give me any information regarding his service record or ways to contact any of his comrades, it would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks" Edward can be contacted on parChrissie@aol.com FREDERICK WILLIAM BISHOP - CHINDITS:- Fred's granddaughter writes "My name is Alison Bishop I am trying to trace my family tree and I would like to know if you can tell my any information about my great granddad Frederick William Bishop all I know is that he fought in Burma with General Wingate and the forgotten army. Please could you help as I am trying to re trace my tree for my father thank you very much. I can be contacted on 081816@academic.oldham.ac.uk
GEORGE MANSFIELD - 6th BN SOUTH WALES BORDER REGIMENT:-Granddaughter Nicola writes "I'm currently looking into my grandfather's service in Burma. He never talked much about his time over there but I know he served with the 6th Battalion South Wales Borderers. His name - George Mansfield, he left for India in Oct 42, hoping that he wouldn't have left as soon as he did as he missed my mother being born and didn't see her until she was about 18 months old. I know he caught malaria whilst over there which was to flare up on a few occasions whilst home. He has the Burma star, the 1939-45 star, the 1939-45 defence medal and the 39-45 General service medal. He died 29.3.98. Nicola writes "the only person we can definitely recall him talking of was Lt.Col.Cresswell At present all I know is that George Mansfield enlisted on 24.7.40, that he completed training with wireless, as a driver and gunnery training. He sailed for India in 1942 and remember him talking of Rangoon, Mandalay and Poona. He developed malaria whilst in Burma. He talked of how the men would be soaking wet for days on end and that they had these big leaved plants which they would sometimes sit underneath and shelter from the rain, hardly daring to move on occasion for fear of being spotted by the Japanese. I think he returned home sometime in 1945 and had been shot. If anyone has any details about him or his battalion, please contact me on nicola@federal.co.uk
W/BDR 1514994 JOSEPH (JOE) MATTINSON- ROYAL ARTILLERY (Unit unknown):- Colin Smith writes "My wife is trying to find information about her grandfathers exploits in Burma.We know he was blown up by a grenade thrown into the back of a truck but he will say no more about it, we also know that his rank on demob was wbdr he served in the royal artillery and his service number was 1514994 his name is Joseph (JOE) Mattinson and originally came from Cumberland. Any information gratefully received. I can be contacted on ROCKABILLYCOLIN@SUPANET
SAPPER GEORGE GILMOUR - 36 FORTRESS COMPANY - ROYAL ENGINEERS:- the Family History Section are trying to build a Remembrance Book for Abernethy. They are trying to learn as much as possible about the above sapper who now lies in Chungkai War Cemetery. If anyone can help with information about George, could they please contact familyhistory@museumofabernethy.abelgratis.co.uk
SGT ERIC (CHUCK) DEARING - Guerilla platoon 2nd Bn West Yorks Regiment is trying to find Sgt Major ERNEST CRABTREE formerly of Apperley Bridge at Bradford. If you know Ernest could you please contact clys05418@cableinet.co.uk
Private Edward John Coles, Lincolnshire Regiment:- Granddaughter Janet writes "I am researching my Grandfather's part in the Burma Campaign. He was originally a career soldier in the Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry and was transferred to the 1st Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment 10/4/43 until he was hospitalized 6/7/44. I find the Lincolnshire's a difficult regiment to research - has anyone had access to the Commanding Officers diaries for this period? If they are still in existence. I would also love to speak with any remaining members of the Battalion particularly if they knew my Grandfather. I too do not want anyone to forget what these men contributed and want to pass on the knowledge that I have. Army Number is listed as 775259". I can be contacted on jan@jscoles.screaming.net
SGT SANDY (ALEXANDER) RANKIN - KING'S OWN SCOTTISH BORDERERS - CAMERONIAN HIGHLANDERS:- Sandy's grandson writes "I am trying to use the net to find out what happened to my Grandfather. I think he may have been attached to a Gurkha Unit, as a Kukri knife was one of the souvenirs he brought back from wherever it was he was serving. I, and my Family would be extremely grateful for any information as to where and when he had served there, due to the recent passing of my grandmother, which left us all empty. This is why I am asking anyone who knows what he did during the 39 - 45 war as we didn't even know he earned any medals until after his death in 75. Which I was left to remind me of him. But I would have remembered him without his medals.... I would also like to find out about a friend of Sandy's - Andrew Nesbit who I believe served with my Grandfather. I can be contacted on niknar79@hotmail.com
PTE 3778865 JOHN BISPHAM - KING'S OWN LIVERPOOL REGT - LANCASHIRE FUSILIERS - CHINDITS - YORKS & LANCS REGT:- Janice Bispham writes "My father-in-Law was JOHN BISPHAM , born in Liverpool. He lied about his age and served in the Kings Regt, from June 1940 to Dec. 1942 and then in the 10th Lancs. Fus. from Dec.1942 to Feb. 1944. From this time he was in the Yorks and Lancs. until March 1946. He served in India from 1942 to 1945 and was in the Chindits under Orde Wingate. He was wounded in in Burma in 1944. I would love to hear from anyone who may have knew him". Janice is on Jan@jbispham.freeserve.co.uk First message reads:- JOHN BISPHAM - ROYAL LANCASHIRE FUSILIERS/LIVERPOOL REGT/CHINDITS/KING'S OWN:- Daughter in law Janice writes "My father-in-law died 01/01/2001. He served in India and in Burma in Wingate's chindits. He was in the Kings Own Liverpool and ,I believe, the Royal Lancashire.His name was John BISPHAM,born in Liverpool.He was wounded in Burma ,but served to the end of the war. Does anyone recognise the name? His son and mother would be thrilled to make contact with anyone who knew him. I can be contact on jan@jbispham.freeserve.co.uk Frederick Iryl Price (known as Iryl) - 1st Bn., South Staffordshires:- Phillip Swierkot, Iryl's nephew writes "I would be interested to know if anyone remembers my uncle
Frederick Iryl Price (known as Iryl) with the Ist Bn. South Staffordshires. He
was from Llangadog (Llangadock) in Carmarthenshire and I know there was a
memorial service held in 1963 in Myddfai for him and others. He died on 12th
June 1944 aged 20. If anyone knew him and remembers him I would enjoy hearing
from them. I can be contacted on ps@george-heriots.com
" KENNETH CHARLES WOODWARD - RAF - 10* & 215 SQUADRONS:- Mary Finnigan (Ken's daughter) writes " Can anyone tell me more about these regiments, and what they
did, and if anyone knows my father, who is now 79 years old and lives in the UK.
He was born in India and during his time in service lost his mother, who died in
Calcutta. He moved to the UK after partition in India, and I would like to track
down old comrades who may remember him and tell me a little about his younger
days, so that I can share them with him, for his 80th birthday and also with my
children, his grandchildren. PTE LEONERD (SONNER BLACKIE) BLACKTON - ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS - GLOUCESTERSHIRE REGT:- Son P Blackton who is on pblackton@aol.com is trying to contact his dad's old comrades from Malaya, Burma or Singapore. Leonerd sadly died in 1991 and the family would like to know more about him. If you can help, please contact his son on the e-mail address above.
SAPPER ENOCK (PADDY) JOHNSTON - ROYAL ENGINEERS (208 & 223 FIELD):- Enock would like to get in touch with any of his old pals. He can be contacted on JOHNSTONMICHEAL@HOTMAIL.COM LESTER BARNES - MERCHANT NAVY SHIP - RIO DORADO:-
William Rose writes "My father, Lester Barnes, who served on the British
registered ship "Rio Dorado" which was sunk on March 16, 1941 was one
of around 39 people on board who all perished. I am looking for any and all
information about my father, the ship, the battle or even his shipmates. If
anyone out there knows anything please take a minute to email me back and I can
guarantee you that it would be greatly appreciated. A million thanks in advance:
William B. Rose wbrose@mb.sympatico.ca Reginald
Lewis Kingdon - R.E.M.E. L/CPL CLIFF HARDY - YORKS & LANCS REGIMENT:- Cliff's grandson is trying to find out about his grandfather who was mentioned in despatches. If you remember Cliff, could you contact Paul Hardy on pilotpaul@lineone.net CONNOR - CAMERONIANS:- Grandson Rik writes "My grandfather was in Burma with the Cameronians but died in the 60's. So history is very limited. We found his picture at the Military Museum when I was younger but being based in England have not had the opportunity to find out any more. I would be really grateful if someone could help me with information. I can be contacted on rikc@connormills.freeserve.co.uk
WILLIAM GRIFFIN - RAF/POW:- William's daughter is trying to find out information about her father who was a POW for about 3-4 years. When he was being shipped to the Philippines in a Japanese ship, a US submarine torpedoed the vessel and only about 4 of the pow's survived. Can you tell us anything about this? If you are able to help, can you contact William's daughter on Moosereen@aol.com Update - 06/04/2001 To date we have discovered that he had been a POW held in Java but he was being transported from Ambon to Surabay in South Indo China. William was killed on 29th November 1943 whilst on board the Suez Maru which was hit by a torpedo when attacked by the USS Bonefish. From Ron Martini we discovered ""Hits were seen and stern down. 546 POW's were in hold number 4 where torpedo hit. Another hold held sick prisoners and holds 2&3 held sick Japanese. Escort W-12 picked up some Japanese from water, shot all POW's in water. No survivors".
MR KING - HONG KONG & SHANGHI BANK, SINGAPORE:- Does anyone remember Mr. King from this bank. He was a POW in Changi we believe. James Luto is trying to re-unite him with his grandfather and James is on james.luto@rdel.co.uk |
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