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Private Arthur William Curtis - 5948013 - Nickname (Banger) - beds and herts regt -Son James writes "
I have photographs of the 1st Beds & Herts
regimental band taken in 1937, and a photograph of the runners up in the
Inter Platoon football team competition, which may late father was a member.
I also have two photographs of soldiers of the Essex regiment. See the
summary below
If any of these ex soldiers are still alive, and
knew my father I would love to talk to them . if anyone has photos of the
Beds & Herts or other details related to my fathers regiment in India,
Egypt, Palestine, Tobruk, then again I would be interested in details
Enlisted at Colchester barracks into the Beds and Herts regiment Feb 1932. Born in Clacton -on-Sea Posted to 2nd Battalion Aug 1932 Posted to 1st Battalion - Service in India 1933 - 1938 Feb 1933 Appointed drummer (Also played flute, Banjo) May 1937 Service in Palestine October 1938 - January 1939 Transferred to army reserve April 1939 Posted to 2nd Battalion June 1939 Posted to 1st Battalion Beds & Herts Sept 1939 Service in Egypt - September 1939 - November 1939 Service in Palestine - November 1939 - March 1941 Service in Egypt - march 1941 - February 1942 Service in India - March 1942 - May 1943 Posted to Depot "C" Company May1943 Posted to 2nd Herts Regt May 1943 Mustered as a driver mechanic May 1943 Service in North West Europe - June 1944 - October 1945 Transferred to Suffolk Regiment Aug 1944 Transferred to Essex Regiment Sept1945 Released to Army reserve Feb 1946 Died while on reserve January 1948 Supplementary information. Member of the 1st battalion football team, runners up in the Inter Platoon shield 1937. Team - D/M Shadbolt, Drm Weston, Drm Hislop, Boy Daly, Drm Turner, Drm Oswick, Pte Pitchers, L/C Kay, Drm Davis, 2nd Lt T.J.Barrow, Drm Curtis, Drm Jackson Photo of all team members available Bill darts - friend and colleague. Attended wedding to Anne Dinsey in 1943 in Tottenham , London Photos of Jock, Barny, Stige and Jordy - Belgium 1944 available J. hardy - attended wedding (as best man?) James can be contacted on alecdinsey@lineone.net
ARTHUR WILLIAM TAYLOR - GLOUCESTERSHIRE REGT:- Paul Carter writes " My Grandfather passed away last April aged 83. I'm trying to research his military history, as he gave little away during his life. I do know he served in the Glosters and that he served in Burma where he used to lead Donkeys through the jungle!! During this he was injured by shrapnel, which he thought was his way out, but they patched him up and sent him back. He was also on leave just before christmas when he and some mates from the Melksham, Wiltshire area decided they'd prefer some Xmas dinner to a trip back. They were quickly rounded up and spent a night in the cells!! Thanks in advance for any info" paulcarter4@excite.co.uk
SGT RONALD BRYANT / BILLY BRAGGS - WILTSHIRE REGT:- Grand-daughter Rachel writes "
I am contacting you on behalf of my Grandpa Sergent Ronald Bryant who served
in the 1st Battalion Wiltshire Regiment Service No: 5568791.
He is trying to find information on Billy Baggs who was his best man when he
married Dorothy Johnston at St Georges Garrison Church in Lucknow India 14
December 1941.
If anybody is able to help with any
information at all, please e-mail me at
healeschiro.hitchin@virgin.net
It is their diamond wedding coming up and
I would love to be able to give them some information.
Rachel Crawford
FREDERICK PRIEST - QUEEN'S OWN ROYAL REGT:-
I'm trying to locate some of my old
wartime friends who served with me in Burma 1945/46 !! Their names are !!
Walter Newton B company 10th platoon 1st battalion of the royal queens
regiment !! and James Murrey B company 10th platoon 1st battalion of the royal
queens regiment ! your help would be much appreciated
JIMMY LEESE - SOUTH STAFFS REGT & CHINDITS:- Nephew Glyn is trying to find out about his uncle's time in Burma. If you knew Jimmy, could you drop Glyn a line on glyn81@hotmail.com
JAMES (JIMMY) GRANT - BORDER REGT - BLADETL:- Son Jimmy is trying to find his father's old comrades especially those involved in BLADETL under Major Blain. If you can help, Jimmy can be contacted on jamesagrant@btinternet.com PTE GEOFFREY GEORGE CUSHION - ROYAL NORFOLK REGT:-
Son Steve writes "I am trying to find out about my father who was born in
Norwich on the 26-11-1913. He was called up for military service
24-6-1940. He served with the Royal Norfolk Regiment. Rank PTE Army No
5YY8960.
JACK (AUGUSTIN) RODRIGUEZ - STH STAFFORDSHIRE REGT & CHINDITS:- My uncle, was in the South Staffordshire regiment in WW2 and took part in the Chindits campaign in Burma in 1944. I can still remember him telling me about some of the experiences and narrow escapes he had while fighting the Japs in the jungle. Unfortunately, he has since passed away and his family have told me that they have no records of his war time service. I remember the last time I spoke to him on the phone, he told me with, evident pride, that he had served in the South Staffordshire regiment. Can you please tell me how I can find out more about his service record. Would any WW2 records , of the men of the South Staffordshire Regiment who served with the Chindits, be kept in the archives at the Regiments's museum ? Although he was known as Jack, his full name on enlistment would have been, Agustin Rodriguez. I presume that because he was with the Chindits, he would have served in the 1st Btn of the South Staffordshire Regiment. Yours sincerely, Patrick Holland on lambeth@cygnus.uwa.edu.au Jack Morley - DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT - MULETEER & ROYAL SUFFOLK REGIMENT:- My father Jack Morley would like to hear from old comrades. He was in the Devonshire Regiment and in Burma 1942-1945. I know he was in hospital for a while. He also talks about looking after mules His address is 37 Swinburne Cresc.Croydon,Surrey.CR0 7BZ or can be contacted at my e-mail address. June Strachan on pat.strachan@stracshack.fsnet.co.uk
SGT JOHN EDDY - KING'S OWN LIVERPOOL REGT:-
I wonder if there is anyone who has any memories
of my dad. Sergeant John Eddy. he was in The Kings Own . They went into Burma
in gliders with General Wingate. I would be grateful for any information.
Susanne Cook on s.cook18@ntlworld.com
Herbert Victor
Sharman (BERT or Albert) - 2nd Bn ROYAL BERKSHIRE REGT:-
No.5337291 PTE-2nd Battalion of The Royal Berkshires. Can anyone help me (His
son) find any information about my father. Herbert Victor Sharman (BERT or
Albert). My father would never talk about the war only in anger. I am trying to
put together a profile of this great man. What I Know is very little to say the
least. Born 10.10.1917 Raised in Stepney London (England) Friends in conflict
were from London. He was a stretcher bearer? possibly stationed at Taunton?
Fought in Burma possibly Mandalay, he was in contact with the Gurkhas as this
came up at times. Holder of: The 1939-1945 Star, The Burma Star, George
1vs:IND:IMP, Defence Medal & T.A Royal Berkshire Medal. Witch shows he was
in the T.A. for some time. He Met my Mother Elsie Wheeler (Nick name Wee Wee)
near the wars end. (Letters show that) Any information or leads would be greatly
appreciated. I would also appreciate any information or links concerning 2nd
Battalion Royal Berkshires involvement in Burma that might put me on the right
track. Well done and God bless you all (He never forgot) Mr Victor Sharman
Contact: vic.sharman@ntlworld.com Percy Stuart
Kupkee - RAF/RCAF:- My father, Percy Stuart Kupkee,
also may have been know as Dick or Richard (d. 1985), was stationed in Burma
during WWII. I know nothing about where or when he fought, other than he was in
the RAF of the RCAF. He was born in New Brunswick, Canada. My brother is
currently keeping our fathers medals, one of which is the Burma Star. If anyone
has any information regarding his military history, I'd appreciate hearing from
you...thank you for your time...Burke on bkupkee@excite.com
ALBERT KERSHAW - DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY:- My father
in-law served in burma with the 2nd battalion, Durham light infantry (14th
army)Any information about Albert Kershaw or his battalion would be very much
appreciated
REGINALD GLEN WOOD - ROYAL NAVY/POW:- This
is a desperate long shot but worth the try. I am trying to find anyone who may
have known my wife's father REGINALD GLEN WOOD. He died when my wife was quite
young and she has only some sketchy information about him. He served in the
Royal Navy and was wounded (said he was shot in the back) and taken prisoner by
the Japanese in Burma or thereabouts. We don't know his service number or date
of enlistment or even the name of the ship he served on so unless we can find
someone who knew him, there is little chance of us ever finding any more about
him. He came from the Cape Town area in South Africa. If this rings any bells
with anyone, please get in touch.
Robert
W. Riseborough (Bob) - RAF:- My
father, Robert W. Riseborough (Bob) served in the RAF in Burma during 1944/5
having been posted there from his previous station at Drem Airfield, North
Berwick, Scotland. Sadly he passed away four years ago and I would very much
like to hear from anyone who knew him. Griseboro@AOL.com RSM KENNETH FRANCIS BROOM - DCLI - RWAFF:-
My dad was with the DCLI and RWAFF when he was sent to Burma.
I am trying to piece together all the information I can about my late fathers
army days. Can anyone help please?
Clare Broom sea.broom@virgin.net
ERIC EDWARD WHITE - ROYAL BERKSHIRE REGT:- my Father, Eric Edward White was in the 14th Army in Burma. He was in the Royal Berks Regiment who relieved at Kohima. He said there was hand to hand fighting and he was wounded by grenade shrapnel in his leg but was back in action in 24 hours. My Dad died in 1995 and I have seven grandchildren who should know about my Dad. I have lived in Australia since 1972. Could you put me in touch with someone who was there. With Regards David White Bragg1@Pipeline.com.au
GORDON (GINNER or GINGER) WALKER - 2nd Btn BORDER REGT/20TH INDIAN DIVISION:- Son Neil writes "Can anybody help? I am trying to find any members of either the 2nd battalion Border regiment or the 20th India division who can give any information on my father, Gordon (ginger/ginner) Walker, at the time he was a young lad from Scarborough, He is now a aged gentleman wishing to make contact with old pals" JENEIL@tinyworld.co.uk
FLIGHT OFFICER ALASTAIR JAMES TIDDY - 258 SQDRN:- nephew Alistair writes "I am trying to locate anyone who may have known my uncle - Flying Officer Alastair James Tiddy - 258 Sqn, based at Chittagong during 1944. Squadron OC was Neil Cameron (later Sir Neil Cameron, Chief of Defence Staff). My uncle (after whom I am named took off on 14th Feb 1944 for operations over the Kaladan Valley at 0300 and never returned. I would appreciate any contact from people who knew him - he was only 20 years old at the time (The age of my youngest son) ajm_tiddy@bigpond.com
GEORGE BARNES - Poss EAST YORKSHIRE REGT:-
FREDERICK WILLIAM SHARP - R.A.O.C. Danny Sharp writes "My grandfather "Fredrick William Sharp" fought the Burma war with the R.A.O.C he has recently passed away, I wish I had found out more information, this site has helped its a credit to you all, I wish he was hear to see it. If the name rings anyone's bell please be sure to let me know, contact me at... fandarp@yahoo.com |
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