War Graves in Gibraltar

AndyBaldEagle · 20-07-2008, 05:41 PM

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.

Farrell 3862462 AAC 9/11/1942 2E8

Reffold 3392720 AAC 11/11/1942 2E9

Crichton 164891 AAC 11/11/1942 2E10

If anyone can assist I would be eternally grateful

Regards

Andy

ALL NOW OBTAINED Courtesy of Bob on WW1 Forum

Jacksmum · 25-08-2008, 02:13 PM

Ask Bob Rogers (WW1 1914-1918 Forum)...he has them all from North Front.
Jacksmum

AndyBaldEagle · 04-09-2008, 05:56 PM

Jacksmum

Thanks for putting me onto Bob, what a gentleman!

Regards

Andy

englandphil · 13-02-2009, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by AndyBaldEagle

Jacksmum

Thanks for putting me onto Bob, what a gentleman!

Regards

Andy

Andy, did you manage to get these, as I saw the 3 Para Lads whilst I was at North Front so took them for you if you havent got them

P

AndyBaldEagle · 14-02-2009, 08:46 AM

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

englandphil · 14-02-2009, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by AndyBaldEagle

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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

I did Andy, I will post in a bit

englandphil · 14-02-2009, 09:19 AM

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.

spidge · 14-02-2009, 12:49 PM

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:

'On 12th September, 1917, when in charge of a motor car near ZILLEBEKE, he left shelter during heavy shell fire to take a wounded Officer to the Dressing Station. He returned to ZILLEBEKE and helped to carry a wounded soldier 50 yards to the car. Shells were bursting close to the car, which was hit by splinters. His action displayed courage and coolness and set a fine example.'

Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 9
Date: 24 January 1918
Other details War service: Western Front
Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

20-07-2008, 05:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
AndyBaldEagle Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Essex Posts: 759	War Graves in Gibraltar 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. Farrell 3862462 AAC 9/11/1942 2E8 Reffold 3392720 AAC 11/11/1942 2E9 Crichton 164891 AAC 11/11/1942 2E10 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; 03-09-2008 at 08:21 AM. Reason: Complete

04-09-2008, 05:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
AndyBaldEagle Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Essex Posts: 759	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 )

14-02-2009, 08:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
AndyBaldEagle Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Essex Posts: 759	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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