2nd Battalion Parachute Regiment

Started this up to help Dave (Kingarthur) The 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (2 PARA) | ParaData plenty of pics and info to get you started

 

Hi,
the 1 Para information on the website brings back some happy memories of service 1975-77.
Len

 

Hi all

And thanks Jason for starting this up for me.

My grandfather was a member of 2Para at Arnhem and I am now embarking on researching his war for a future book. His name was Ralph Baverstock.

Many thanks

David

 

Some books of intrest Without Tradition: 2 Para - 1941-1945: Amazon.co.uk: Robert Peatling: Books

 

Hi wtid,

I have that book signed by Robert and some letters and a poster, I also had the pleasure of meeting Robert in 2004 in Arnhem over dinner... And yes The Para datebase is great...

Cheers
Tom

 

Hi wtid,

I have that book signed by Robert and some letters and a poster, I also had the pleasure of meeting Robert in 2004 in Arnhem over dinner... And yes The Para datebase is great...

Cheers
Tom
Hey Tom I also have a signed copy of WT, and I wrote to Robert for a signed copy of No Surrender at Arnhem unaware that he has passed away, but I did get a unsigned copy with a very nice letter from his Widow.Cheers Jason

 

http://www.ww2talk.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=233&pictureid=1938

 

The above letter is Kingarthurs, from his profile along with some pics of his Grandad. I am pretty sure the signed name is that of Major A.D.Tatham- Warter OC A company 2 Para so if im right Daves Grandad was A company

 

Hi Jason

Thanks for that, we were having trouble deciphering the signature at this end, that really has made my day.
Just found a load of info about Maison Carree, so trawling through that now.

Cheers

Dave

 

Right assuming im barking up the right tree here is a pic of A company with names and some names missing....... over to you Dave ParaData | A living history of the Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces

 

Here is Ralph Baverstock http://www.ww2talk.com/forum/picture.php?pictureid=1937&albumid=233&dl=1272792334&thumb=1

 

http://www.ww2talk.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=233&pictureid=1940Taken at Maison Carrie, North Africa 20/10/42 Dave says the two group pics have some of the same people in

 

Another one of Daves pics Ralph is standing on the far left http://www.ww2talk.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=233&pictureid=1939

 

Hi Dave,

I don't know if you have the full letter that Digby Tatham-Warter sent to your Grandmother. I was lucky enough to know a former member of 2 Para who also fought at Arnhem and when he passed away last year his wife was kind enough to let me copy the letter that she received at the same time as your Grandmother.
I have also looked at the photos of your Grandfather and I nearly fell off my chair when I looked at the group photo taken at Maison Carrie!
The fella sitting at the front on the left is almost certainly the guy I knew who's name was Harry Marshall!!
As I said, when he passed away his wife lent me some pictures and documents etc and said I could copy them. Take a look and see if you agree that, if it isn't Harry, then it must be his identical twin!!
I've also also attached the covering letter that Mrs. Marshall received.

All the best..........

 

After studying the above photo and other photos that I have and getting my partner to double check, I can say with doubt that the man standing in the top row, number 13 from the left is Ralph Baverstock.

Very emotional discovery, thanks Jason

 

Dave my pleasure I love it when a plan comes together

 

Hi Paul

I agree, that has to be Harry Marshall in the group pic at Maison Carree

 

Hi Paul

I agree, that has to be Harry Marshall in the group pic at Maison Carree
Yes I agree and a nice tie in as well.......... shame you were late to the 'party' eh Paul and all them books to look in as well

 

Yes I agree and a nice tie in as well.......... shame you were late to the 'party' eh Paul and all them books to look in as well

:p:p.
I've just been speaking to Dave and he has kindly agreed to let me show the pic to Harry's wife. As far as I know she doesn't know it exists so it could be quite emotional for her too.
I've also told Dave that I'd be happy to go through the books I have on 2 Para and see if his Grandad's name crops up anywhere.
Hopefully some of the other "Arnhem" nuts will catch this thread and throw their considerable knowledge into the ring!
Best regards.........

 

I think the report mentioned by T-W is the one that is reproduced in WT....page 143 onwards.would be interested to hear of any items you have relating to NA.....