Pegasus Bridge veteran dies

peterhastie · 22-08-2008, 09:33 PM

Hello All

Just read in my local newspaper that Freddie Adams of North Shields died on 11th Aug, aged 85. His funeral was held today at Preston cemetry, North Shields.
Freddie was part of 7th Battalion parachute Reg involved in the taking of the Caen Canal Bridge.

Newspsaper clip to follow

Peter

sapper · 22-08-2008, 11:28 PM

RIP Old mate.
It always surprises me that so many men claim to have been at Pegasus. When we were there under fire. there was very few.
So another good man has gone.,They are getting few on the ground now.
Sapper

gaztwrO · 22-08-2008, 11:52 PM

The highest respect and admiration to all who served in WW2 including the civilians who lived through it our generation will never fully appreciate the Sacrifices that everyone who lived through that era went through. My 8yr old son recentley asked what 'lest we forget' meant.......... i did my best to explain.

peterhastie · 22-08-2008, 11:59 PM

How can you measure pride ?

The proudest moment I ever saw was the 50th D day Anniversary celebrations when the survivors of the assault on the Caen canal bridge marched across it.

Peter

peterhastie · 23-08-2008, 09:06 AM

The tribute to Fred Adams

http://links.pictures.aol.com/pic/68...F8vq5rbS_l.jpg

airborne medic · 31-08-2008, 05:17 PM

Quite a good book on the Pegasus Bridge role of the 7th Btn called 'The Tale of Two Bridges' based to some extent on the diary of the wonderfully named 7th Btn CO Pine-Coffin.......

Korps Steiner · 08-09-2008, 06:21 PM

7th (Light Infantry ) Bn Parachute Regt relieved John Howards Coup de main force at Pegasus Bridge in the very early hours of D Day ( the actual time has always been in dispute ) but certainly no later than 2.30am and probably much earlier , and Howards Force then came unde Pine-Coffins command.

7 Para then crossed over the Bridge and held the Benouville Bridgehead throughout D Day suffering heavy losses.

I have had the honour to visit Pegasus Bridge and Benouville on a few occasions with 7 Para veterans and what a great bunch of fellas they were

regards

Paul

22-08-2008, 09:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
peterhastie Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 55	Pegasus Bridge veteran dies Hello All Just read in my local newspaper that Freddie Adams of North Shields died on 11th Aug, aged 85. His funeral was held today at Preston cemetry, North Shields. Freddie was part of 7th Battalion parachute Reg involved in the taking of the Caen Canal Bridge. Newspsaper clip to follow Peter Last edited by peterhastie; 22-08-2008 at 09:40 PM.

22-08-2008, 11:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
peterhastie Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 55	How can you measure pride ? The proudest moment I ever saw was the 50th D day Anniversary celebrations when the survivors of the assault on the Caen canal bridge marched across it. Peter Last edited by peterhastie; 23-08-2008 at 09:07 AM.

23-08-2008, 09:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
peterhastie Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 55	The tribute to Fred Adams http://links.pictures.aol.com/pic/68...F8vq5rbS_l.jpg Last edited by peterhastie; 23-08-2008 at 09:11 AM.

08-09-2008, 06:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
Korps Steiner Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: England / Estonia Posts: 86	7th (Light Infantry ) Bn Parachute Regt relieved John Howards Coup de main force at Pegasus Bridge in the very early hours of D Day ( the actual time has always been in dispute ) but certainly no later than 2.30am and probably much earlier , and Howards Force then came unde Pine-Coffins command. 7 Para then crossed over the Bridge and held the Benouville Bridgehead throughout D Day suffering heavy losses. I have had the honour to visit Pegasus Bridge and Benouville on a few occasions with 7 Para veterans and what a great bunch of fellas they were regards Paul __________________ Nikto ne Zabyt . Nichto ne Zabyto. Let no one forget . Let nothing be forgotten. Frontline Battlefield Tours

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

22-08-2008, 11:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
sapper WW2 Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,512	RIP Old mate. It always surprises me that so many men claim to have been at Pegasus. When we were there under fire. there was very few. So another good man has gone.,They are getting few on the ground now. Sapper

22-08-2008, 11:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
gaztwrO Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 33	The highest respect and admiration to all who served in WW2 including the civilians who lived through it our generation will never fully appreciate the Sacrifices that everyone who lived through that era went through. My 8yr old son recentley asked what 'lest we forget' meant.......... i did my best to explain.

31-08-2008, 05:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
airborne medic Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 249	Quite a good book on the Pegasus Bridge role of the 7th Btn called 'The Tale of Two Bridges' based to some extent on the diary of the wonderfully named 7th Btn CO Pine-Coffin.......

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)