A bit of a long shot this. The newspaper clipping below of Father Egan receiving the M.C from the King was found amongst my grandfather's possessions and I was wondering if anyone had any clues as to what newspaper it may of come from.The reverse side if the cutting gives nothing away either.Perhaps if someone can come up with a year it might narrow things down a bit. Thanks
Dave Egan's MC recommendation was dated 23rd March 1944 and was in relation to Sicily. You should be able to download a copy of this from the National Archives website. John
Website reference: The Rev Bernard Egan | ParaData From Affilated Groups - Royal Army Chaplains Department Capt. / Father B M Egan, S.J., MC, att. 2nd Battalion, Parachute Regiment (Bernard Mary Egan- 1942/3 MC Sicily, captured at Arnhem Bridge, subsequently headmaster, Wimbledon College Preparatory School died 7/88 aged 83) And this link: Father Bernard Egan Mark
Thanks for the input guys,most of the information I already had,apart from the date he received his M.C Thanks for the NA info John. As a bit of a footnote I will be visiting Father Egan's grave in 3 weeks time whilst on annual leave.
Dave are you visting Arnhem this september? Yes Philip I will be in Arnhem from the 16th, after visitng Nijmegen first.
Yes Philip I will be in Arnhem from the 16th, after visitng Nijmegen first. doing a little battlefield tour on saturday by bike, if you are interested mail me for detail
Dave The NA Online reference is WO 373/3 John Dave, This is the link you need to download the file mentioned by John. The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details Which was obtained via the link from this thread, http://www.ww2talk.com/forum/136224-post1.html. Mark
Dave, This is the link you need to download the file mentioned by John. The National Archives | DocumentsOnline | Image Details Which was obtained via the link from this thread, http://www.ww2talk.com/forum/136224-post1.html. Mark Thanks for that Mark, I actually managed to work it out earlier and thats a 1st for me where the NA is concerned
For those interested. It is stated in the book 'Torn Horizon' that Father Egan is buried at the 'Sacred Heart Church' in Wimbledon.This however is incorrect, as the church itself has no grave yard as confirmed via the Parish Secretary.She has suggested that the service was probably held there and that he was buried at the Borough of Merton's cemetery in Garth Road. An email has been duly sent to them to see if they can confirm this.
Hello mate, Have you asked Tom if he has a pic of Father Egan's grave? All the best............. No mate,will PM him,cheers.
Hi mate, Just talked to Mr P going Monday to get his photo... Cheers Tom Is he buried at the Garth road cemetery then Tom
