Wiltshire Soldier re-buried at Oosterneek

Philip,ABRG · 09-11-2006, 10:31 AM

In October 2003 the body of Pte T.V.Venn of the Wiltshire Regiment., was found in Arnhem (area The Laar) no residence De Schuygraaf, he was missing since 2 October 1944

Yesterday he was re-buried at Oosterbeek War Cemetery:

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http://img167.imageshack.us/my.php?i...ict1864ma9.jpg

http://img197.imageshack.us/my.php?i...ict1865xb5.jpg

This was a dutch article in a Mod magazine in November 2003, when he was found:

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Paul Reed · 09-11-2006, 11:58 AM

Really interesting Philip - thanks for sharing those photos with us.

Philip,ABRG · 09-11-2006, 02:14 PM

Have heard that a second ID (also Wiltshire) is soon to be followed

51highland · 09-11-2006, 06:13 PM

Nice pics, and nice to see him laid to rest at last. God bless him.

52nd Airborne · 09-11-2006, 06:38 PM

There was something on this, on the local news yesterday.

von Poop · 09-11-2006, 09:07 PM

Maximum respect to the people that bring these men 'home'.
Cheers Phillip.

Philip,ABRG · 09-11-2006, 09:33 PM

Keep you guys informed if any other news turns up.

Owen · 09-11-2006, 11:48 PM

Thanks Philip. Now his CWGC entry can be changed.
Name:VENN, THOMAS FREDERICK
Initials:T F
Nationality:United Kingdom
Rank:Private
Regiment/Service:Wiltshire Regiment
Unit Text:5th Bn.
Age:18
Date of Death:02/10/1944
Service No:14721037
Additional information:Son of Frederick Albert and Jane Barty Venn, of Lovedean, Hampshire.
Casualty Type:Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference:Panel 5.
Memorial:GROESBEEK MEMORIAL

Looks like Thomas was in either B or D coy. Reading the 5th Bn's War Diary for 2/10/44 they were heavily involved in fighting (on 1st, 2nd and 3rd Oct) around the railway line north of Elst. They were up against tanks (at least one Panther IDed) and a Bn of 156 Pz Gr Regt.
Both companies had so many casualties they had to be combined.

von Poop · 10-11-2006, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Owen D

Thanks Philip. Now his CWGC entry can be changed.
Name:VENN, THOMAS FREDERICK
Initials:T F
Nationality:United Kingdom
Rank:Private
Regiment/Service:Wiltshire Regiment
Unit Text:5th Bn.
Age:18
Date of Death:02/10/1944
Service No:14721037
Additional information:Son of Frederick Albert and Jane Barty Venn, of Lovedean, Hampshire.
Casualty Type:Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference:Panel 5.
Memorial:GROESBEEK MEMORIAL

He's from the same area I grew up in.

At this time of year that's somehow even more moving.

Owen · 10-11-2006, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Von Poop

He's from the same area I grew up in.

At this time of year that's somehow even more moving.

Here's another 18 year old from 5th Wilts.
He grew up in exactly same area as me.
http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_...sualty=2060748

Brings it home, so to speak.
May they Rest in Peace.

News item here about Thomas and photo of him.
http://www.thenews.co.uk/ViewArticle...icleID=1865579

http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/De...etherlands.htm

09-11-2006, 10:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
Philip,ABRG Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 767	Wiltshire Soldier re-buried at Oosterneek In October 2003 the body of Pte T.V.Venn of the Wiltshire Regiment., was found in Arnhem (area The Laar) no residence De Schuygraaf, he was missing since 2 October 1944 Yesterday he was re-buried at Oosterbeek War Cemetery: http://img167.imageshack.us/my.php?i...ict1856vj1.jpg http://img167.imageshack.us/my.php?i...ict1864ma9.jpg http://img197.imageshack.us/my.php?i...ict1865xb5.jpg This was a dutch article in a Mod magazine in November 2003, when he was found: [IMG] http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/1...lts1dj2.th.jpg[/IMG]

09-11-2006, 11:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Reed Ubique Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kent/France Posts: 3,448	Really interesting Philip - thanks for sharing those photos with us. __________________ The WW2 Society: Remembering those from Britain & The Commonwealth who served 1939-45 - http://www.battlefieldsww2.50megs.com/ww2_society.htm

09-11-2006, 06:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
51highland Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ipswich Posts: 812	Nice pics, and nice to see him laid to rest at last. God bless him. __________________ 51 highland www.keep-em-moving.com Là á Bhlàir's math na Càirdean (Friends are good in the day of battle) Na diobair caraid's a charraid (Forsake not a friend in the fray) Cuimhnichibh na suinn nach maireann . Mairidh an cliu beo gu brath. (In memory of the Heroes who are no more. May their Fame live on forever)

09-11-2006, 06:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
52nd Airborne Very Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Looking for a Landing Zone Posts: 1,295	There was something on this, on the local news yesterday. __________________ *52nd Airborne.* Remembering the fallen from the 5th Hampshire Regiment and The Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry.

09-11-2006, 11:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
Owen Top Moose Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under the stairs Posts: 9,308	Thanks Philip. Now his CWGC entry can be changed. Name:VENN, THOMAS FREDERICK Initials:T F Nationality:United Kingdom Rank:Private Regiment/Service:Wiltshire Regiment Unit Text:5th Bn. Age:18 Date of Death:02/10/1944 Service No:14721037 Additional information:Son of Frederick Albert and Jane Barty Venn, of Lovedean, Hampshire. Casualty Type:Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference:Panel 5. Memorial:GROESBEEK MEMORIAL Looks like Thomas was in either B or D coy. Reading the 5th Bn's War Diary for 2/10/44 they were heavily involved in fighting (on 1st, 2nd and 3rd Oct) around the railway line north of Elst. They were up against tanks (at least one Panther IDed) and a Bn of 156 Pz Gr Regt. Both companies had so many casualties they had to be combined. Last edited by Owen; 10-11-2006 at 12:04 AM.

09-11-2006, 02:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
Philip,ABRG Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 767	Have heard that a second ID (also Wiltshire) is soon to be followed

09-11-2006, 09:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
von Poop I Like Tanks Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Perfidious Albion. Posts: 8,372	Maximum respect to the people that bring these men 'home'. Cheers Phillip.

09-11-2006, 09:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
Philip,ABRG Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 767	Keep you guys informed if any other news turns up.

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