The Wartime Memories Project - The Second War

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The Coldstream Guards The Coldstream Guards are the oldest Regiment in the British Army, being formed in 1650. In 1939, the 1st and 2nd Battalions went to France with the British Expeditionary Force. Two additional battalions, the 4th and 5th, were also raised during the war. The Coldstream Guards saw action throughout Europe and North Africa serving both as dismounted Infantry and Armoured Battalions with Sherman and Churchill tanks. Battalions during the Second World War: 1st Battalion 2nd Battalion 3rd Battalion 4th Battalion We are currently conducting a survey of users to improve the website, please could you spare a few moments to complete our survey? Oct 2009 - Please note we currently have a large backlog of submitted material, our volunteers are working through this as quickly as possible and all names, stories and photos will be added to the site. Research your own Family History. Looking to replace lost medals? British authorities will not reissue lost medals, we often get enquiries where to purchase copies and other memorabilia, the best starting place is Ebay.co.uk The Wartime Memories Project is supporting the campaign to save the ITV Shows Heartbeat and The Royal from being axed, if they are lost it will impact many many jobs in North Yorkshire. Please show your support by signing the two pettitions: The Royal         Heartbeat List of those who served with The Coldstream Guards during The Second World War Frank Henry Bennet Read his Story. Frank Rushton 2nd Battalion Read his Story. William Wheeler Read his Story. Frank Rushton 2nd Battalion Coldstream Guards My Granddad Frank Rushton, served with the 2nd battalion Coldstream Guards from 1938-1946. Anyone with information on Stalag 4B and 7B and Jacobstal would be very helpful William Wheeler Coldstream Guards CSM Willliam Wheeler served with the Coldstream Guards. Bill died a year ago, he had sent to me a couple of chapters of a "book" which he was writing about his 17 years in the Guards. He was mentioned in despatches for actions in the rearguard at Dunkirk and in the armoured units advance to relieve Arnhem. I would like to know where his "book" ended up. Frank Henry Bennet Coldstream Guards My father was a prisoner of war we think in Italy. I would like to find out which camp he was in. We think it was from 20/06/42 until 1944 when he escaped to Switzerland. His army no. is 2658732. Can you help us to add to our records? Add a record to our website. The names and stories on this website have been submitted by their relatives and friends. If your relations are not listed please add their names so that others can read about them Did you or your relatives live through the Second World War? Do you have any photos, newspaper clippings, postcards or letters from that period? Have you researched the names on your local or war memorial? Were you or your relative evacuated? Did an air raid affect your area? If so please let us know. Help us to build a database of information on those who served both at home and abroad so that future generations may learn of their sacrifice. Contact us. Celebrate your own Family History Celebrate by honouring members of your family who served in the Secomd World War both in the forces and at home. We love to hear about the soldiers, but also remember the many who served in support roles, nurses, doctors, land army, muntions workers etc. Please use our Family History resources to find out more about your relatives. Then please send in a short article, with a photo if possible, so that they can be remembered on these pages. We are currently conducting a survey of users to improve the website, please could you spare a few moments to complete our survey? The Wartime Memories Project is a non profit organisation run by volunteers. This website is paid for out of our own pockets and from donations made by visitors. The popularity of the site means that it is far exceeding available resources. If you are enjoying the site, please consider making a donation, however small to help with the costs of keeping the site running. Hosted by: Website © Copyright IMM - MMIX - All Rights Reserved