I did some research about the liberation of our village on 16 January 1945 by 9th Bn. D.L.I. For every soldier that got killed during this operation, I look for information to build a page of honor. At this moment I am looking for information about Cpl. Harry Jordens He was killed in action on (16)19 January 1945 in or near Dieteren, The Netherlands He was first buried in this village and later reburied at the War Cemetery Nederweert. I believe his father was born in the Netherlands moved to Antwerpen Belgium and later to England where he married. Harry was one of his children. Harry married and in 1943 there was a son born (Liverpool). I am looking for this son of Harry, he could hopefully tell me a little more about his father. Regards, Henk
Casualty Details | CWGC CORPORAL HARRY JORDENS Service Number: 3776897 Regiment & Unit/Ship Durham Light Infantry 9th Bn. Date of Death Died 19 January 1945 Age 28 years old Buried or commemorated at NEDERWEERT WAR CEMETERY III. E. 3. Netherlands Country of Service - United Kingdom Additional Info Son of John Joseph and Frances Mary Jordens; husband of Joyce Jordens, of Edge Hill, Liverpool. Personal Inscription NEARER, MY GOD, TO THEE, NEARER TO THEE, E'EN THOUGH IT BE A CROSS THAT RAISETH ME UK, Army Roll of Honour, 1939-1945 Name: Harry Jordens Given Initials: H Rank: Corporal Death Date: 19 Jan 1945 Number: 3776897 Birth Place: Liverpool Residence: Liverpool Branch at Enlistment: Infantry Theatre of War: Western Europe Campaign, 1944/45 Regiment at Death: Durham Light Infantry From a family tree Harry Jordens Birth Sep 1916 Death 19 Jan 1945 Record information. Father John Joseph Jordens Mother Frances Mary Spouse Joyce Emily Pearce They had 1 child England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1916-2007 Name: Peter D Jordens Registration Date: Oct 1943 [Nov 1943] [Dec 1943] Registration Quarter: Oct-Nov-Dec Registration District: Liverpool South Inferred County: Lancashire Mother's Maiden Name: Pearce Volume Number: 8b Page Number: 298 He married England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1916-2005 Name: Peter D Jordens Registration Date: Oct 1965 [Nov 1965] [Dec 1965] Registration Quarter: Oct-Nov-Dec Registration District: Liverpool Inferred County: Lancashire Spouse: Susan K Richardson Volume Number: 10d Page Number: 637 It seems they produced 3 children (1 boy and 2 girls) TD
1939 Register 6 Basil Road, Liverpool, Liverpool C.B., Lancashire Name - DOB - Occupation - Marital status Harry Jordens - 15 Jun 1916 - Transport Clerk And Heavy Goods Transport Driver - Married Joyce E Jordens - 28 Apr 1918 - Unpaid Domestic Duties - Married
Thanks, However, his son moved probably to Leeds and maybe still alive (age 77) or his children. Any help to find a recent contact address or even better an email address would be great.
Cpl. Harry Jordens is only mentioned in the Roll of Honour in the 9th Bn Durham Light Infantry history: 'Gateshead Gurkhas' (Moses). His date of death appears to have been confused, having been recorded as the 16th, 14th and then 19th January 1945; see documents here: Casualty Details | CWGC On the 14th, the battalion was located at Munstergeleen, with the attack on Dieteren due to take place on the 15th. This attack was postponed and instead, took place on the 16th. There is only mention of one soldier killed (not him), but 14 were wounded. There were a further 7 soldiers killed on the 17th & 18th and another died of wounds (none him). On the 19th, the battalion was to advance on Montfort, minus ‘D’ Company which would support the 2nd Devonshire Regiment in its task in taking St Joost. There is no mention of any casualties, except that we know from the battalion history that two men died on the 19th (including Harry). At this time, the 9th Bn Durham Light Infantry was with the 131st Infantry Brigade, 7th Armoured Division. His service number is from The King's Regiment 3757001 - 3846000 number block allocation. At that time, the regiment was a ‘Liverpool’ regiment. He had service prior to his time with the the 9th Bn Durham Light Infantry.
From 192.com (Not a member so cannot add further) https://www.192.com/atoz/people/jordens/peter/ls8/2059189067/ Peter D Jordens in Leeds, Post Code LS8 ??? Street address available in Leeds West Yorkshire LS8 ??? Full postcode available Together with other occupants ;- Susan M Jordens , Barbara A Jordens , Chris Jordens-Harris and Laura Mary Jordens-Harris Note the reference to Chris Jordens-Harris and Laura Mary Jordens-Harris then visit here:- Lottie Jordens-Harris - Leeds Maybe a Great Grandaughter ? Kyle
Dear Steve Mac, You are well informed! I did also some research on the liberation of Dieteren (first objective [code name Angel I] during operation "Blackcock" and published it on my site at page: Bevrijding Dieteren WWII A list of soldiers I am researching is on this page: Bevrijding van Dieteren na WW2 Thanks.
