British officer died of blood poisoning while in a POW camp in Germany

This from Find my past regarding Sturton. Seems he was Royal Artillery.

 

He was with 88th Fld Regt - some info about him here:

88th Field Regiment, Royal Artillery

If anyone recognises the name of the location given as his place of capture (post written Dec 19, 2017) that would be very helpful - I thought it might be an alternative to Escaut canal?

 

I might the confirmation on Monday, but

I am pretty sure now to regognise th

I checked in a publication by the head of biberach muse)um and found a match. most likely it is a member of the NSDAP and the local representative of the Ministry ofpropoganda by the name of Wicker. I will double check on Monday with the author or the Archives.

Stefan.

 

I still do not know, who the German officer is, but, Lt. Derek Fred Cavaye was initially buried in Biberach, but in 1948 exhumed and his remaions taken to the War Cemetary Duernbach in Bavaria. Should any family member do not know about these facts, I am willing to send a link of the Duernbach facts and also take a photo of the area of the initial burial in Biberach.
Stefan.

 

Derek Cavaye was my Uncle and my mother Mary Maughan (nee cavaye) ,his sister, is still alive at 97.We have letters that he sent from Oflag B, but would be very interested if anyone has any more information about Derek, and any further references in Battalion records etc. Many thanks.

 

Thank you for your information Stefan.It is very kind of you, and the others, to post this and I will share with my family.I will email you privately if I can find out how?
Chris

 

The last time I sent a PM is a long time ago, but I am sure our friendly moderators will help.
Stefan.

 

Open your profile and select 'Conversation' /or 'Start a new Conversation' this opens a new page - select the member or members you want to converse with, add a title, add your message and or files and when finished you need to select 'Start a Conversation' at the bottom of the page and away you go

TD

 

Many thanks

 

TD,

I would promote you to be a Moderator
Stefan.