22-02-2006, 10:48 PM
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 | Battle of Monte Cassino Last week I made a trip to Cassino to visit my Great Uncles Grave Private Robert (Bobby) Hark 6969073. He was in the 5th Northamptonshire Regiment and the 78th Division during this bloody battle. He was sadly killed on 16th May 1944, at the young age of 26. He was taking a bridge over the Rapido River and was shot in the back of the head by a German sniper. He was buried on the road to Cassino and later moved to his final resting place in the Cassino War Cemetery. I am looking to hear from any veterens who can answer many questions I have, especially any from his regiment. Fred Fennell continued writing to his family after BObbys death, but I have been unable to trace him. Hope to hear from someone soon........................ |
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23-02-2006, 01:34 AM
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| Condolences for your uncle. I was amazed at the terrain at Cassino as well as the food. Did you like the Sherman M-4 in the middle of town? My relatives say that Mark Clarke in his infinite wisdom not only flattened the Abbey but the town as well, everything vintage alla 60s. Where else did you go in Italy?
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23-02-2006, 06:40 AM
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 | Welcome Lisa,There are many sad stories from this battle!Good luck with your quest.
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24-02-2006, 01:08 AM
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| Hello Lisa, Welcome to the Forum and condolences on the the death of your Great-Uncle. He and so many, including thirty-two from the North Irish Horse, rest for ever in Italian Soil. As Lee says, I do have a great deal of informatiion on the battlles for Cassino. Unfortunately, at present being on an extended vacation in Bali, I do not have access to my computer at home. On my return I will ceratinly follow up on your request. With best wishes to you and yours, Gerry |
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24-02-2006, 11:09 AM
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| Ubique   Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UK/France
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| Hi Lisa - only just caught up with this and got your email as well - will be in touch shortly. Your relative was killed in the advance up the Liri Valley, rather than in Cassino or the Monastry itself. Although previously he would have served on Snakeshead Ridge, below Hill 593. There is quite a lot about this on my website.
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24-02-2006, 12:00 PM
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| Top Moose  Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under the stairs
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| In the Bibliography of the book "BATTLEAXE DIVISION" by Ken Ford is a book listed that you may wish to try and track down. McKee Ian,5th Northamptonshire Regiment in Italy, Ausrtia, 1945. Also here are the Regimental Meuseums details linked here.http://www.armymuseums.org.uk/amot-s...nce=0000000075 Last edited by Owen; 24-02-2006 at 12:04 PM. |
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24-02-2006, 08:51 PM
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