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by jcressey
Wed Aug 24, 2022 6:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Canadian Troop Camp Chailey (Sussex England)
Replies: 12
Views: 11567

Re: Canadian Troop Camp Chailey (Sussex England)

Good Afternoon Canadians, Jason here again from the UK, So iv revisited Chailey yesterday with my brother and yet to to find any Maps for Marshalling area J5, I heard that recently these maps were released in the public domain. Does anyone know how to search for these maps. Thanks again for all your...
by jcressey
Mon Nov 09, 2020 5:35 pm
Forum: Soldier Research
Topic: The Story of William Percy King
Replies: 2
Views: 4896

Re: The Story of William Percy King

Lorraine Campbell wrote:
Tue May 12, 2020 10:25 pm
That is a fantastic story. Thank you for all the effort you made to find the history behind the watch.
Thank you Lorraine, I’m sending the watch back to Hepworth Legion this week! Finally found address and made contact of the team who is going to accept the watch and return it home !!
by jcressey
Mon Nov 09, 2020 5:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Canadian Troop Camp Chailey (Sussex England)
Replies: 12
Views: 11567

Re: Canadian Troop Camp Chailey (Sussex England)

Most of the 2nd Cdn Division seemed to be a Brooke Park Camp........but here’s another unit that was at CAMP J6 Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa FC394A60-79DB-4BD7-823C-F1EBB036C87B.jpeg Source: http://lmharchive.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Queens-Own-Cameron-Highlanders-of-Canada.pdf Th...
by jcressey
Mon Nov 09, 2020 5:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Canadian Troop Camp Chailey (Sussex England)
Replies: 12
Views: 11567

Re: Canadian Troop Camp Chailey (Sussex England)

Most of the 2nd Cdn Division seemed to be a Brooke Park Camp........but here’s another unit that was at CAMP J6 Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa FC394A60-79DB-4BD7-823C-F1EBB036C87B.jpeg Source: http://lmharchive.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Queens-Own-Cameron-Highlanders-of-Canada.pdf Th...
by jcressey
Sun Nov 08, 2020 4:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Canadian Troop Camp Chailey (Sussex England)
Replies: 12
Views: 11567

Canadian Troop Camp Chailey (Sussex England)

Good Afternoon all, I’m seeking some help as I have come to a dead end! I have been doing some local research in my home town in England. There is a small village called Chailey that apparently housed nearly 20,000 Canadian troops prior to D Day, the camp was based across the following areas in Chai...
by jcressey
Tue Apr 07, 2020 9:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Hooke, Plumpton (J5) D-Day Marshalling Area Camp
Replies: 5
Views: 6843

Re: The Hooke, Plumpton (J5) D-Day Marshalling Area Camp

Evening, I cannot thank you enough for your extensive research you have done, yes me and my brother spoke with James, his is aware of locations of certain places that the Canadians were, pointed out where the tank tracks used to be ect, however that’s about it! Very interesting reading your research...
by jcressey
Mon Apr 06, 2020 7:09 pm
Forum: Soldier Research
Topic: The Story of William Percy King
Replies: 2
Views: 4896

The Story of William Percy King

So this is a story of how I come to know of William Percy King of Hepworth, Ontario, Canada I hope you like the story, Its the first story I have ever written during my team researching, I have tried to include pictures to make it more interesting ! The story all started when I dug up a Pocket watch...
by jcressey
Mon Apr 06, 2020 7:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Hooke, Plumpton (J5) D-Day Marshalling Area Camp
Replies: 5
Views: 6843

Re: The Hooke, Plumpton (J5) D-Day Marshalling Area Camp

Evening, Yes I did, You may be more familiar with Chailey Airfield, The section of land im referring just a couple of fields across, the house called 'The Hooke' was taken over and housed Canadian Officers. Im keen to see if anyone knows who may of trained there, or any photos. Long shot I know ;) T...
by jcressey
Mon Apr 06, 2020 3:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Hooke, Plumpton (J5) D-Day Marshalling Area Camp
Replies: 5
Views: 6843

The Hooke, Plumpton (J5) D-Day Marshalling Area Camp

Good Afternoon, Jason Here from the UK, I have been trying to carry out some research of the J5 Marshalling area in Chailey East Sussex. I saw some maps of Marshalling areas but not Area J. Does anyone have any pictures / maps / or general information regarding this camp or anyone who was based ther...