Sorry don't know what photos you are referring to. Lt-Col. Thompson left from RAF Down Ampney on a 3rd Brigade HQ Dakota, CN 273. Perhaps for this thread we would better off sticking with the 225th PFA and 7 Para medics. Regards ...
Here's photo of George Jamieson, a 7 Para medic, with brothers (R) as submitted by Geoff to Paradata. He was killed 7th April, 1945 in Germany. George M Jamieson | ParaData Regards ...
Lieutenant Colonel Thomason was onboard CN273, an aircraft allocated to HQ3rd Para Brigade. the stick dropped in two runs. Lieut. Col Thomson being in the second run. He reached Robehomme very quickly after the drop (with Padre Mc Veigh). I have always been impressed by the incredible speed they walked from Douville En Auge to robehomme without being caught. The 6th Airborne Paras were all very well trained and could achieve any missions...
Thank you Ludo, I had read in the 224th diary that the stick had been dropped in two goes with a guy fainting. But had not known the location and distances. Yes, it is unbelievable how they managed to get so far so quickly, Thompson also evaded capture until August which again is remarkable. thanks
Another 7th Parachute Battalion medic, Cpl. N. Bachelor was killed on the day of the Rhine Jump, March 24th, 1945 (Op Varsity). Originally posted by brithm in another thread. Regards ...
WOW! This is amazing information Cee. I can see 12 Para were in Chalks 172-203. Is there i way i can drill down firther to my grandads stick? Thanks
Hi, The stick lists are unfortunately incomplete, so it may not be possible. what was your Grandfather’s name and I can try to look for you, not promising I can find anything of course. thanks Bruce
Hi Bruce, I loved reading the research you did in this thread! Thank you - his name is Robert Steedman 12 Para Bn.
Good evening, I searched the info I have and unfortunately I could not find your grandfathers name, The rosters are not complete so only have some of the 12th battalion sticks. if you do find any more information please let me know. sorry I could not have been more assistance, it is definitely worth applying for his service records as will give you some insight. thanks Bruce
Hi Thank you very much for spending the time looking. Much appreciated. such a shame it drew a blank I’m determined to find out more about his para journey. If you have any pointers of where I can look for chalk numbers etc I’d hat would be a massive help. I am not sure where to look… all the best Si
Hello Cee This is my first post and not sure how this will format. Readable I hope. Having returned from my first tour of 6th Airborne Area Of Operation - Normandy recently, I hope to find period documentation to verify data concerning 3rd Para Brigade. Do you have an Air Movement table for 3 Brigade? I notice you had one for 5 Brigade. I hope to quantify the number of gliders in use over LZ K & V up to and including the 00:50 landings . Sqdn ORB's, museum data and reference sources give different totals. Standard situation. Many thanks Damian
Hi, Check the HQ War Diaries here: War Diaries Some info on Wave 2 gliders here (accurate?): D-Day : Normandy 1944 - British Airborne East of river Orne Regards ...
Hi Damian. Also some (or same?) info from the "Operation Tonga" book for 'V' and 'K' gliders: Regards ...
Hello Cee I greatly appreciate the provided information and sources. You opened links to information, some known and others never seen. Book: Operation Tonga looks to be a must read. I will place further posts regarding this subject in Various 6th Airborne Div Topics Thanks for your guidance and information Damian
Damian, I just assumed you wanted glider info for 'K' and 'V' rather than Para sticks which is a different kettle of fish. You can grab a PDF with download links to other subjects at link below but you can't comment there. It is just a server. Regards ...