Hi to you all! Do you think you could help me about one of the wounded men of the 143 Field Park Sq. on Aug. 18th 1944? Let me introduce myself: I am French and live in France (Brittany). I "guard" Commonwealth graves at the cemetary of Bayeux in Normandy; it means that I have committed myself to laying flowers and visiting "my" graves at least once a year. It also means that I carry research on the Commonwealth soldiers. I have already carried a thorough work about an Australian pilot (and devoted a Facebook page to him,.... in French I am afraid). I am now starting a new task, concerning driver Cyril John Lockyear (who happens to be an old friend of mine's uncle). How can I get as many détails as possible about his army years in the 143 Field Squadron? Probably in the War diary but I don't know how to find it. If it is on the internet, that would be fantastic! I attach the photo I took of his grave when I last went to Bayeux. I have since received a portrait sent by his nephews. Wishing you all the best, Martine
I believe that nobody here has seen your post since this place is packed with real historians . Let's give it a little up!
Hi Martine, here's his CWGC details Casualty Details Seems he was possibly injured a few times http://search.findmypast.co.uk/resu...s-1939-1945?firstname=c. j.&lastname=lockyear Cheers Maria
There are a couple of chaps on this forum who copy war diaries at a very reasonable cost-I am sure they will be along shortly. There are diaries for this unit at the National Archives in London The National Archives | Search results:143 field park squadron, royal engineers
Thank you to all of you who have started helping me paying a tribute to Cyril John Lockyear, Andy, Patron, Sebfrench and Maria. Regards from Brittany.
He is on the Budleigh Salterton,Devon War Memorial 2004851 Driver Cyril John Lockyear of 143 Field Park Squadron, the Royal Engineers. Son of William John and Eliza Rachel Lockyear (née Dew) of Budleigh Salterton. Born in Budleigh Salterton in the December Quarter of 1917. Died 26 August 1944 aged 26. Budleigh War Memorial 1939 to 1945
Yes, I had this document and his nephews have sent me his birth certificate and a photo..... I am getting along! Cheers, Martine
Hi Martine I am very late in joining the conversation about Driver Cyril Lockyear. Last October, 2020, I decided to write biographies of the people (war dead of WW2) whose names are on the War Memorial in Budleigh Salterton where I live. I decided to tackle this WW2 project chronologically, starting in September 1939. I have 62 names altogether and the first one is at WW2 75 - 10 September 1939 - ‘A gallant lad’s death in Tibet’: Lieutenant Richard Vivian Warren (1914-39), 1st Battalion, 15th Punjab Regiment, Indian Army I am now starting 1944, and the project is going well. My project is totally online and totally non-commercial. I am looking ahead to 2039 and the WW2 centenary, hoping that families will see what I have published, and will be able to contribute. Sadly, there are six names on the war memorial about whom there is no information apart from the name. But the internet is a powerful resource. I would love to have a copy of a photo of Cyril Lockyear, and to contact his nephews. Could you help? I am a former French teacher! Best wishes, Michael