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20-07-2008, 05:41 PM
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Now I have got my act together I wonder if anyione is able to assist with pictures from Gibraltar (North Front) Cemetery. I am after pictures of the following three mens headstones, and a couple of general views of the cemetery itself. If anyone can assist I would be eternally grateful Regards Andy ALL NOW OBTAINED Courtesy of Bob on WW1 Forum
__________________ In proud memory of Lieutenant James Henry Woods 1st Airlanding Light Regiment Killed in Action at Oosterbeek Arnhem 25th September 1944 Lieutenant William Stewart Donaldson 156th Battalion, Parachute Regiment Killed in Action at Oosterbeek Arnhem 21st September 1944 Sergeant John Burge Glider Pilot Regiment Killed in Action at Oosterbeek Arnhem 25th-26th September 1944 Corporal John Walter Bentley 12th Battalion, Parachute Regiment Killed in Action on the Rhine 24th March 1945 LEST WE FORGET 'They are free-yes-but not entirely free; for they have a master, and that master is Law, which they fear much more than your subjects fear you. Whatever this master commands, they do; and his command never varies: it is never to retreat in battle, however great the odds, but always to stand firm, and to conquer or die' (from The Peloponesian War?- Herodotus 490-425BC ) Last edited by AndyBaldEagle; 13-08-2010 at 07:22 PM. Reason: Complete |
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04-09-2008, 05:56 PM
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Jacksmum Thanks for putting me onto Bob, what a gentleman! Regards Andy
__________________ In proud memory of Lieutenant James Henry Woods 1st Airlanding Light Regiment Killed in Action at Oosterbeek Arnhem 25th September 1944 Lieutenant William Stewart Donaldson 156th Battalion, Parachute Regiment Killed in Action at Oosterbeek Arnhem 21st September 1944 Sergeant John Burge Glider Pilot Regiment Killed in Action at Oosterbeek Arnhem 25th-26th September 1944 Corporal John Walter Bentley 12th Battalion, Parachute Regiment Killed in Action on the Rhine 24th March 1945 LEST WE FORGET 'They are free-yes-but not entirely free; for they have a master, and that master is Law, which they fear much more than your subjects fear you. Whatever this master commands, they do; and his command never varies: it is never to retreat in battle, however great the odds, but always to stand firm, and to conquer or die' (from The Peloponesian War?- Herodotus 490-425BC ) |
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14-02-2009, 08:46 AM
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P Yes I have them via a chap at the WW1 fourm, thanks for thinking of me! Did you get any general views of the cemetery though? If so I would be obliged for any of those Andy
__________________ In proud memory of Lieutenant James Henry Woods 1st Airlanding Light Regiment Killed in Action at Oosterbeek Arnhem 25th September 1944 Lieutenant William Stewart Donaldson 156th Battalion, Parachute Regiment Killed in Action at Oosterbeek Arnhem 21st September 1944 Sergeant John Burge Glider Pilot Regiment Killed in Action at Oosterbeek Arnhem 25th-26th September 1944 Corporal John Walter Bentley 12th Battalion, Parachute Regiment Killed in Action on the Rhine 24th March 1945 LEST WE FORGET 'They are free-yes-but not entirely free; for they have a master, and that master is Law, which they fear much more than your subjects fear you. Whatever this master commands, they do; and his command never varies: it is never to retreat in battle, however great the odds, but always to stand firm, and to conquer or die' (from The Peloponesian War?- Herodotus 490-425BC ) |
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Having visited the Gibraltar North Front Cemetery, it is disapointing to note that the CWGC plots are in a state of disrepair. The Cemetery itself is very well kept, but the CWGC plots are at the very back next to the runway and are over grown and untidy.
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With respect to Noel Fitzpatrick, here are his details. He is possibly in another area of North Front cemetery as he is listed as an Overseer. He was awarded an MM in 1917. Noel FITZPATRICK Regimental number16130 ReligionRoman Catholic OccupationOverseer AddressWalcha, New South Wales Marital statusSingle Age at embarkation20 Next of kinFather, Dr L J Fitzpatrick, Aberfeldie Station, Walcha, New South Wales Enlistment date30 December 1915 Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll20 March 1916 Rank on enlistmentPrivate Unit nameNovember 1916 Reinforcements AWM Embarkation Roll number26/99/2 Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 11 November 1916 Regimental number from Nominal Roll Commissioned Rank from Nominal Roll2nd Lieutenant Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Flying Corps Details Recommendations (Medals and Awards) Military Medal Recommendation date: 17 September 1917 Fate Died of disease 16 February 1919 Place of burialGibraltar (North Front) Cemetery (Row A, Grave No. 4341), Europe Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial188 Miscellaneous information from cemetery recordsDate of death differs from that on Nominal Roll Medals Military Medal Quote:
Date: 24 January 1918 Other details War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
__________________ Spidge,  My project is the collection of over 11,200 RAAF Headstone/Memorial photos located in 67 countries during WW2 and the 360+ from WW1. Can you assist? Do you know someone that can?------------------------------------------------------- My Avatar is the State flag of Victoria. My dad, Gunner Frederick Edwin Swallow "C" Company, 2/8th Battalion, 19th Brigade, 6th Division AIF. Critically wounded on the first attack on Tobruk, January 21st 1941. | |
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