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World War 2 Two II WW2 WWII 1939 1945

13th Battalion, Parachute Regiment



1st May 1944 Planning  location map

6th June 1944 Pathfinders

6th June 1944 Landings

6th June 1944 Landings

6th June 1944 Landings

6th Jun 1944 Para Dog Rescue

6th Jun 1944 In Action  location map

6th Jun 1944 Ranville

7th Jun 1944 Landings  location map

7th Jun 1944 Snipers  location map

7th Jun 1944 In Action  location map

7th June 1944 Patrols

8th Jun 1944 Shelling  location map

8th Jun 1944 In Action

9th Jun 1944 Attacks Held  location map

10th Jun 1944 Attacks  location map

7th Jul 1944 In Action

18th Jul 1944 In Action

27th Jul 1944 Bombing

7th Aug 1944 Orders

16th Aug 1944 Intelligence

18th Aug 1944 Advance

19th Aug 1944 Advance

4th Jan 1945 Heavy Fighting

1st Mar 1945 Preparations

12th Mar 1945 Orders

18th Mar 1945 Preparations

20th Mar 1945 On the Move

23rd Mar 1945 Preparations

24th Mar 1945 In Action

25th Mar 1945 In Action

27th Mar 1945 Advance

28th Mar 1945 Advance

29th Mar 1945 Orders

30th Mar 1945 Advance

31st Mar 1945 Advance

1st Apr 1945 Bridgehead

2nd Apr 1945 Shelling

3rd Apr 1945 Attack Made

4th Apr 1945 Attack Made

5th Apr 1945 Bridges

6th Apr 1945 Enemy Active

7th Apr 1945 Advance

7th Apr 1945 Ambush

8th Apr 1945 Advance

9th Apr 1945 Consolidation

10th Apr 1945 Moving Forward

11th Apr 1945 Advance Resumes

12th Apr 1945 Forwards

13th Apr 1945 Forwards

14th Apr 1945 On the Move

15th Apr 1945 On the Move

16th Apr 1945 Advance

17th Apr 1945 Advance

18th Apr 1945 Advance

19th Apr 1945 Moves

20th Apr 1945 On the Move

21st Apr 1945 Area Cleared

22nd Apr 1945 Preparations

23rd Apr 1945 On the Move

26th Apr 1945 Conference

27th Apr 1945 Orders

28th Apr 1945 Wood Cleared

29th Apr 1945 Wood Cleared

30th Apr 1945 Advance

1st May 1945 Reorganisation

2nd May 1945 Reorganisation

3rd May 1945 Reorganisation

4th May 1945 Reorganisation

19th May 1945 On the Move


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Those known to have served with

13th Battalion, Parachute Regiment

during the Second World War 1939-1945.

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Want to know more about 13th Battalion, Parachute Regiment?


There are:1387 items tagged 13th Battalion, Parachute Regiment available in our Library

  These include information on officers, regimental histories, letters, diary entries, personal accounts and information about actions during the Second World War.


H Boardman 13th Btn. Parachute Regiment

H Boardman served with the 13th Btn. Parachute Regiment British Army. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. I am happy to cover all costs. If you are a family member or can put me in touch with them please get in touch.

Update: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project has lost touch with Dan, his website, facebook page and email have all ceased to function. But if you can add any details about the person listed, please use the add to record link below.

Dan



Sgt. Eric Hughes 13th Battalion Parachute Regiment (d.23rd August 1944)

My grandfather, Eric Hughes, died in August 1944 at the Battle of Pegasus Bridge and is buried in Ranville War Cemetery in France. He was 35 years old and had previously served with the 2/4th Btn, South Lancashire Regiment.

Patricia Stephens



Sgt. Raymond Dawson 13th Btn. Parachute Regiment

Our grandfather, Raymond Dawson was a paratrooper who was captured in the Battle of the Bulge. He was injured and after capture was sent to Stalag XIIA until he was liberated by the Americans. He also served with the South Lancashire Regiment. Any information to help us on our search would be much appreciated.




Cpl. Aaron Bamford "Wally" Walton 13th Btn. Parachute Regiment

Bure Churchyard

My father Aaron Walton joined the Northumberland Fusiliers in September 1943. In September 1943 he moved to the South Lanc's and the newly formed Parachute Regiment 13th Battalion under Peter Luard 'Luard's Own'. He saw heavy fighting in the Ardennes during '44-'45. Took part in Operation Varsity, capturing the town of Ranville. Also involved in the 3 day battle for the village of Bure which saw one third of the battalion lost during hand to hand fighting. He then joined the Scout Platoon as a Corporal [sometimes acting Sergeant] Dog Handler. The O.I.C. was Peter Downward. He had two 'paradogs' - Monty and Bing. Bing was awarded the Dickin Medal [Animal V.C.] after the war. He talked very little about the war other than to mention Monty and Bing who, in his opinion, saved many lives.

Jack Walton









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