Veteran looking for his mates grave. - Page 2

Capt.Sensible · 11-01-2008, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul Reed

It's things like this we hope to address with the WW2 Society. Aside from the Veterans Return fund, there is very little help for vets who want to go back.

Shame..I can't help but wonder what if Gordon and his oppo had been American? Oh well, we have a lovely NHS..don't we? How can I find out more about the WW2 Society, Paul?

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Paul Reed · 11-01-2008, 03:25 PM

It's still in it's early days, but there is seperate section of the Forum plus details here:

WW2 Society - Second World War Society

von Poop · 11-01-2008, 03:29 PM

Strong stuff chaps.
It is a dreadful shame.
Good on you Owen, Paul, & John for helping this chap out as best you can. Reputation points for all

.

Cheers,
Adam.

Capt.Sensible · 11-01-2008, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Reed

It's still in it's early days, but there is seperate section of the Forum plus details here:

WW2 Society - Second World War Society

Thank you

JOHNB84 · 11-01-2008, 05:05 PM

Gordon was called up at 18, he fought his way across the world, from Madagascar to Iran plush the invasion of Sicily and

Italy, he ended up finally in Germany.

Gordon is going to write down his memoirs down for me of his time in service, he is also going to sort some photos out too, I will ask his permission if its ok to share them with you all here.

As for him visiting Anzio etc, he did say he wished he had done it years ago, it had always been his intention to return one day, but now aged 86 he believes it is to late.

John.

Rich Payne · 11-01-2008, 07:17 PM

John, as has been mentioned on the forum. 5 Div was probably the most widely travelled of all. Gordon has neglected to mention the period on the plains of India when they were effectively quarantined due to the virulence of the Madagascan malaria.

My Grandfather was with 2nd Northamptons in 17 Bde and I know that Anzio made a lasting impression on everyone who was there.

You might like to have a look at the "D-Day Dodgers" website. They would certainly be pleased to hear from you if Gordon fancies talking about his experiences (they have made audio recordings of a number of veterans).

index (Link)

Wolves Guy · 12-01-2008, 03:53 PM

Well how nice it is to hear you guys (Owen, Paul & John) helping this chappie out. You all deserve a medal.

Kieran Bridge · 12-01-2008, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JOHNB84

Could any members possibly point me in the right direction of trying to get my village veteran, whose name is Gordon Ingram, a photo of his friends grave.

Hello John,

There is a photo of the cemetery at this link:

CWGC :: Certificate

Some of the Commonwealth War Graves sites offer photos of individual headstones, but apparently not this one.

Best wishes,
Kieran

JOHNB84 · 15-01-2008, 02:14 PM

Rich
Thanks for the link to the D-Day dodgers site, I will drop them a line, you never know.

Kieran...thanks also, very much appreciated to you both and to everyone else that has taken an interest and posted.

John

Owen · 05-03-2008, 10:29 AM

John,
Can you ask your friend to get his cross ready.
The trip is all booked & we're busy planning places to see.

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von Poop I Like Tanks Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Perfidious Albion. Posts: 8,471	Strong stuff chaps. It is a dreadful shame. Good on you Owen, Paul, & John for helping this chap out as best you can. Reputation points for all . Cheers, Adam. __________________ It's only the Internet.

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JOHNB84 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 51	Gordon was called up at 18, he fought his way across the world, from Madagascar to Iran plush the invasion of Sicily and Italy, he ended up finally in Germany. Gordon is going to write down his memoirs down for me of his time in service, he is also going to sort some photos out too, I will ask his permission if its ok to share them with you all here. As for him visiting Anzio etc, he did say he wished he had done it years ago, it had always been his intention to return one day, but now aged 86 he believes it is to late. John. Last edited by JOHNB84; 11-01-2008 at 05:10 PM.

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Rich Payne Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 737	John, as has been mentioned on the forum. 5 Div was probably the most widely travelled of all. Gordon has neglected to mention the period on the plains of India when they were effectively quarantined due to the virulence of the Madagascan malaria. My Grandfather was with 2nd Northamptons in 17 Bde and I know that Anzio made a lasting impression on everyone who was there. You might like to have a look at the "D-Day Dodgers" website. They would certainly be pleased to hear from you if Gordon fancies talking about his experiences (they have made audio recordings of a number of veterans). index (Link) __________________ 1939 ex-BEF Norton WD16H restoration detailed on http://www.wdnorton.nl/

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Owen Top Moose Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under the stairs Posts: 9,463	John, Can you ask your friend to get his cross ready. The trip is all booked & we're busy planning places to see. Last edited by Owen; 05-03-2008 at 10:32 AM.

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Wolves Guy Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Walsall Posts: 56	Well how nice it is to hear you guys (Owen, Paul & John) helping this chappie out. You all deserve a medal.

15-01-2008, 02:14 PM	#19 (permalink)
JOHNB84 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 51	Rich Thanks for the link to the D-Day dodgers site, I will drop them a line, you never know. Kieran...thanks also, very much appreciated to you both and to everyone else that has taken an interest and posted. John

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