Normandy June 2008 - Page 2

Owen · 24-03-2008, 11:51 PM

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the other served in 4th Wilts and was buried 84 miles away in Dieppe.

Can you think of a logical reason for this ? The only one that I can think of is that he was captured and whilst beng moved back through German lines died of his wounds . Both of their Surnames were Tompkins

I've looked at the war diary and can't find any reference to any 4th Bn men taken prisoner, sorry.
One day I'll buy "The Maroon Square" , maybe that may mention when he was taken POW.

Korps Steiner · 31-05-2008, 05:13 PM

Any other forum members going to be in Normandy for D Day ??

sapper · 31-05-2008, 08:10 PM

I have already put my "Sword Beach Normandy 1944" flag on my car.
My heart and soul will be there. But thats all at present I am virtually chair bound.

I think of those mates Ginger Ford, Harry Grey, Jock Mathers, Sgt Rees, Gormless! And all the other lovely lads that took on Pegasus Though I have to say there was precious few others around at the time. dangerous place.
sapper

Lynnejo · 16-09-2008, 02:41 PM

Good Day!

I have been to the beaches twice and will be there in 2009 for the 65th Anniversary, with my cousin. Is there a website or a place to contact regarding the events surrounding the 65th anniversary of D-Day?
Thanks!!!

Gotthard Heinrici · 16-09-2008, 02:46 PM

Would love to try and make it if possible!

sapper · 16-09-2008, 06:22 PM

Is anyone going to Holland this time of the year? I constantly recall the Market Garden offensive this time of the year. I remember young men that fought for what was right. I recall all those fine young men we left behind. Specially my Old Mate. Jock Mathers buried at Euvelwegan. I believe in what was then, the monastery grounds. Rest in peace mates, you lifted a dark medieval cloud of evil from Europe.
Sapper

raider · 06-10-2008, 08:03 PM

Hi sapper i wish you all the best for your next trip also any of the lads who go with you have a great time and dont spill the wine .
have the greatest admiration you all......

raider

31-05-2008, 05:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
Korps Steiner Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: England / Estonia Posts: 75	Any other forum members going to be in Normandy for D Day ?? __________________ Nikto ne Zabyt . Nichto ne Zabyto. Let no one forget . Let nothing be forgotten. http://www.frontline-battlefield-tours.com/

16-09-2008, 02:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
Lynnejo Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3	Normandy 2009 Good Day! I have been to the beaches twice and will be there in 2009 for the 65th Anniversary, with my cousin. Is there a website or a place to contact regarding the events surrounding the 65th anniversary of D-Day? Thanks!!!

16-09-2008, 02:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
Gotthard Heinrici Ostfront is where its at! Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 3,699	Would love to try and make it if possible! __________________ *"The Eastern front is like a house of cards. If the front is broken through at one point all the rest will collapse."* - General Heinz Guderian "With amazement and disappointment, we discovered in late October and early November that the beaten Russians seemed quite unaware that as a military force they had almost ceased to exist." - General Blumentritt "In all my years as a soldier, I have never seen me fight so hard." Lieutenant General Wilhelm Bittrich - Commander of II SS Panzer Korps - (Commenting on the British Paratroopers at Arnhem) - September 1944 "Had Clark given more heed to Juin's views...the savage battles of Cassino would probably never have been fought and the venerable house of St Benedict would have been unscathed" Rudolf Böhmler - 1st Fallschirmjäger Division - 1944 (After the bombing of Monte Cassino)

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31-05-2008, 08:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
sapper WW2 Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,488	I have already put my "Sword Beach Normandy 1944" flag on my car. My heart and soul will be there. But thats all at present I am virtually chair bound. I think of those mates Ginger Ford, Harry Grey, Jock Mathers, Sgt Rees, Gormless! And all the other lovely lads that took on Pegasus Though I have to say there was precious few others around at the time. dangerous place. sapper

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sapper WW2 Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,488	Is anyone going to Holland this time of the year? I constantly recall the Market Garden offensive this time of the year. I remember young men that fought for what was right. I recall all those fine young men we left behind. Specially my Old Mate. Jock Mathers buried at Euvelwegan. I believe in what was then, the monastery grounds. Rest in peace mates, you lifted a dark medieval cloud of evil from Europe. Sapper

06-10-2008, 08:03 PM	#17 (permalink)
raider Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 4	Hi sapper i wish you all the best for your next trip also any of the lads who go with you have a great time and dont spill the wine . have the greatest admiration you all...... raider

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