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by BFBSM
Sat Jul 04, 2026 4:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sgt Thomas Duffy 798611 RAF (Newfoundland)
Replies: 7
Views: 4090

Re: Sgt Thomas Duffy 798611 RAF (Newfoundland)

I found this record on FindMyPast. Unfortunately, it is vague, but the chap is a Sergeant in the RAF, the ship originating from Newfoundland. First name(s) T P Ship destination port Liverpool Last name Duffy Master first name Gilbert Year of arrival 1941 Master last name Watson Arrival date 19 Mar 1...
by BFBSM
Sat Jul 04, 2026 4:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sgt Thomas Duffy 798611 RAF (Newfoundland)
Replies: 7
Views: 4090

Re: Sgt Thomas Duffy 798611 RAF (Newfoundland)

Paul, I found this record on the National Archives UK site: Name: T Duffy . Date of Birth: unknown . Age: unknown. Place of Birth:... Reference: WO 416/104/64 Description: Name: T Duffy. Date of Birth: unknown. Age: unknown. Place of Birth: [unspecified]. Service: [Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve]...
by BFBSM
Mon Jan 12, 2026 1:30 am
Forum: Soldier Research
Topic: Letter K instead of number
Replies: 10
Views: 68859

Re: Letter K instead of number

I think it could be "#1 Convalescent Camp". He was probably assigned to 12th Reserve on arrival, and it was probably not recorded due to an error.
by BFBSM
Fri Jul 11, 2025 6:16 pm
Forum: Soldier Research
Topic: Sgt Thomas Joseph Delaney 798558 RAF (NFLD)
Replies: 9
Views: 844249

Re: Sgt Thomas Joseph Delaney 798558 RAF (NFLD)

Joint graves are those which are for more than one person, i.e. he is sharing the grave with Sgt. Hatton.
by BFBSM
Mon May 12, 2025 6:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Canadian Provost Corps - Missing Personnel Records.
Replies: 6
Views: 27961

Re: Canadian Provost Corps - Missing Personnel Records.

G’day, His service records would be a great way to start. Have a look at this page for information: https://library-archives.canada.ca/eng/collection/research-help/military-heritage/second-world-war/pages/personnel-records-second-world-war.aspx#a3 . If you know which specific unit within the Provost...
by BFBSM
Thu Apr 24, 2025 12:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: F/S Robert Lewis Horning Jr. R71714
Replies: 7
Views: 30402

Re: F/S Robert Lewis Horning Jr. R71714

I have just looked at the service records for Robert, his death certificate within those, indicate he was single at the time of his death.
by BFBSM
Thu Apr 24, 2025 7:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: F/S Robert Lewis Horning Jr. R71714
Replies: 7
Views: 30402

Re: F/S Robert Lewis Horning Jr. R71714

I have just looked for the marriage on Ancestry and am unable to find any marriage relevant to a Robert Lewis Horning in 1942 +/- 5 years.
by BFBSM
Fri Apr 11, 2025 5:07 pm
Forum: Equipment
Topic: Bridge and Assault Crossing Equipment
Replies: 44
Views: 470846

Re: Bridge and Assault Crossing Equipment

Hi,

Until Temujin returns,you could try looking at https://library-archives.canada.ca/eng. I have found a number of excellent images there while conducting research.

You may even find information on some of the men and actions within the book you are reading.
by BFBSM
Fri Jan 03, 2025 6:00 pm
Forum: Soldier Research
Topic: More help with Uncle's time in Italy please
Replies: 6
Views: 35637

Re: More help with Uncle's time in Italy please

Dec 12, 1944: He is ???? to the X-4 list "G" Squadron, Armoured Delivery Regiment.
Should Read: Dec 12 1944: TOS From x-4 List "G" Squadron, Armoured Delivery Regiment.