Many thanks, thats great it matches my research which suggested that he was from the British West Indies.
thanks again.
Daz
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- Sun Sep 06, 2020 4:51 pm
- Forum: Soldier Research
- Topic: RCAF POW Information required
- Replies: 2
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- Sun Sep 06, 2020 2:20 pm
- Forum: Soldier Research
- Topic: RCAF POW Information required
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RCAF POW Information required
Hi, I wonder if anyone has any information on the following RCAF Wireless Operator: R65437 SGT JOHN KNGSLEY HOWES From my research I know that he was shot down on the 12th August 1942 and taken POW. The POW records show that he was promoted to Warrant Officer and was held at StalagLuft IV and given ...
- Sun Sep 06, 2020 7:35 am
- Forum: Soldier Research
- Topic: Canadians serving with 78 Squadron 4 Group
- Replies: 15
- Views: 16593
Re: Canadians serving with 78 Squadron 4 Group
The graves of Gulevich and Eldridge.
- Sun Sep 06, 2020 7:33 am
- Forum: Soldier Research
- Topic: Canadians serving with 78 Squadron 4 Group
- Replies: 15
- Views: 16593
Re: Canadians serving with 78 Squadron 4 Group
So, a little bit more information on Sergeant (Air Gunner) Roy Douglas 'Muscles' Hadwyn. He arrived at 78 Squadron at RAF Breighton, on the 30th April 1944 from Number 41 Base. He was part of the crew of Warrant Officer Peter 'Gully' Gulevich RCAF. The full crew being: R159095 Warrant Officer Peter ...
- Sat Sep 05, 2020 4:26 pm
- Forum: Soldier Research
- Topic: Canadians serving with 78 Squadron 4 Group
- Replies: 15
- Views: 16593
Re: Canadians serving with 78 Squadron 4 Group
Yes, that is him, I had his nick name but not his proper name. I'll,post some info that I have on him tomorrow.
Thanks again
Daz
Thanks again
Daz
- Sat Sep 05, 2020 10:17 am
- Forum: Soldier Research
- Topic: Canadians serving with 78 Squadron 4 Group
- Replies: 15
- Views: 16593
Re: Canadians serving with 78 Squadron 4 Group
The next batch that I am looking for assistance with: R187339 ELLIS N G R18488 ELLIS R R269346 EMERSON D B R279374 FAUBERT C J23940 FEARNLEY J R190112 FELTUS F R R223054 FERRAULT B R207309 FETTERLY G R198759 FISHER D F R197062 FITZGERALD L D R270991 FOSTER J R259547 GARNER E R279448 GARTON G R252734...
- Mon Aug 31, 2020 3:12 pm
- Forum: Soldier Research
- Topic: RCAF (American) P.O.W.'s
- Replies: 12
- Views: 14512
Re: RCAF (American) P.O.W.'s
George,
All the service numbers are correct; J M Newman is shown as J86854 and J6641 is FO D A Newman shown as a prisoner of the Italians.
Regards
Daz
All the service numbers are correct; J M Newman is shown as J86854 and J6641 is FO D A Newman shown as a prisoner of the Italians.
Regards
Daz
- Sun Aug 30, 2020 3:26 pm
- Forum: Soldier Research
- Topic: Canadians serving with 78 Squadron 4 Group
- Replies: 15
- Views: 16593
Re: Canadians serving with 78 Squadron 4 Group
Many thanks, much appreciated. He arrived on 78 Squadron just before the end of the war, on the 21st April 1945 coming from Number 74 Base. He was a Navigator.
Thanks again
Daz
Thanks again
Daz
- Sun Aug 30, 2020 7:52 am
- Forum: Soldier Research
- Topic: Canadians serving with 78 Squadron 4 Group
- Replies: 15
- Views: 16593
Re: Canadians serving with 78 Squadron 4 Group
Whilst I am still making progress, I would be grateful for any assistance with identifying or providing details for the following RCAF personnel who served with 78 Squadron: R262463 FSGT BARR G- he also served with 35 Squadron as a Pathfinder R167358 WO BIGGS W G R223431 FSGT BRONFIELD W G R194260 S...
- Sun Aug 30, 2020 7:19 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Greetings from Warwickshire
- Replies: 47
- Views: 85481
Re: Greetings from Warwickshire
George,
no problem, happy to help. I'll let you know if I find any more.
Regards
Daz
no problem, happy to help. I'll let you know if I find any more.
Regards
Daz