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11th August 1944On this day:
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Remembering those who died this day.
- Davis Henry Edward. (d.11th August 1944)
- Frost Lesley Gordon. Able Sea. (d.11th Aug 1944)
- Ireland Thomas Patrick. Dvr. (d.11th Aug 1944)
- Ireland Thomas Patrick. Drvr. (d.11th Aug 1944)
- Marmont Alan Lewis. L/Sgt (d.11th Aug 1944)
- Olorenshaw John Turner. Cpl. (d.11th Aug 1944)
- Pugh Philip Charles. Gdsmn. (d.11th Aug 1944)
- Walch Stuart Crosby. Act.F/Lt. (d.11th Aug 1944)
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Act.F/Lt. Stuart Crosby Walch. Royal Air Force, Blue Flight 238 Squadron. (d.11th Aug 1944) Stuart Crosby Walch, was born on 16 Aug 1917 in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, to parents Percival Bell Crosby Walch and Florence Esther Jane Pigdon, he was the youngest of three children and the only male. (His youngest sister, Brenda Jane Clelland Walch, served as a driver in the Women’s Australian Air Force.) Stuart was educated at The Hutchins School, Hobart, between 1927 and 1934, winning the Head of the River cup in Launceston in 1934. Following his leaving school, Stuart obtained employment at the Family business, J Walch & Sons, which had been established by his great-great-grandfather, James William Henry Walch in 1846.
He left there in 1936, and enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force, at Point Cook, Victoria, and in 1937 transferring to the Royal Air Force. On 26 August of the same year, he was “granted a short service commission as Pilot Officer for five years on the active list,” (Gazetted: 10 September 1937). In July 1940 he was serving with 238 Squadron at Middle Wallop as a Flight Lieutenant.
He was involved in a number of sorties. The first, for which I can find an action report was on the 11 July, 1940, what is now considered to be the second day of The Battle of Britain: “B” Flight detailed to patrol Warmwell 1140hrs Diverted to Portland at 1155hrs. E/A reported over Portland at 4,000’. Saw A/A fire about 5000’. At this time my flight was 10000’ I ordered A/C line astern. Climbed towards combat taking place ahead (south) & above about 3 mls distant. One ME. 110 observed diving towards ship off P.Bill at 10000’. I ordered Green Section to stay above in case of escort fighters. Blue 1, 2 & 3 attacked in order. E/A turned towards me & I fired 2/3 sec bursts from o/h (range about 300-200yds) Again attacked after pt 3 from beam closing to line astern (?)fire. 250yds and closed to 50yds. E/A straightening out. White and black smoke coming from (?) engine. E/A has black X’s on fus & m/planes & was of black colour on upper surface under surface not observed. Confirmed by Bl 2 & 3.”
The next action report, located, is for 20 July:
” Blue Section 238 Squadron were ordered to patrol convoy 15 miles South East of Portland. We arrived over convoy at 1220 hours flying at about 8,000ft. At 1300hrs. at a height of 6,000ft. having lost my 2 & 3 and having twice investigated aircraft which turned out to be Hurricanes, I had turned on my reserve tank and decided to return to base. I flew towards Swanage climbing to 8,000ft and at about 5 miles from Swanage I observed 15 aircraft flying in formation towards the convoy on N. course at approx. 12,000ft. I was too far away to identify A/C but from the direction they were taking presumed they were hostile. I endeavoured to contact Ground Station to find out if the relief section was on its way but received no reply. I turned and headed for convoy climbing to get into sun. When about 5 miles from convoy I saw bombs explode around escorting destroyer. I pulled the plug and went after the E/A which had turned Southwards. When I got to the S.E. side of convoy at 10,000ft I saw three ME109’s flying in wide VIC at about 9,000ft. I dived and attacked the port machine, opened fire at 200yds quarter closing to astern at approx. 50 yards. 2 two second bursts were fired. Black smoke poured from under the engine of the E/A and he turned right and made vertical dive towards sea. I did not follow as the other aircraft were trying to get astern of me. I pulled up in a steep stall turn and made for home as petrol was very low. Visibility perfect – no cloud. Rounds fired approximately 800.”
The next day he was back in action:
“Blue Section ordered to patrol Portland at 15.15 at 12,000 feet, vectored 100° at 15.40. When approaching the Needles saw convoy being attacked by 15 Me. 110’s/ These a/c were flying from the Northern side. I put my section in line astern and gave the order to Blue 2 & 3 to select a target each and to attack independently. I dived down from 12,000feet to 8,00feet following the last aircraft in the enemy formation, which was now flying away from the convoy south east, apparently returning to France. I closed to about 500 yards before I was sighted. The formation then went into a righthand turn, aircraft still in line astern. The aircraft I was following swung out on the turn and was on the outside of the circle. I opened fire at 250 yards closing to 50. No.2 attacked the enemy aircraft on my right. The aircraft I attacked tightened his turn and dived towards the sea, I broke off the attack and the starboard engine of the enemy aircraft was emitting black and white smoke.
I lost sight of the enemy aircraft in the dive. As I pulled away in a left hand turn. A few seconds later I saw and Me.1? flying at sea level. It went straight for about a mile then dived straight into the sea. I cannot say whether this was the enemy aircraft which I attacked or the one which Blue 2 attacked. I then saw three Me 109’s in line astern formation coming towards me on the beam at about 10,000feet. They did not attack me but turned away in a S.E. direction and dived. I started to follow but saw an aircraft I thought to be an Me. 109 flying at sea level towards the convoy. I broke off following the 3 Me. 109 and dived to attack the aircraft which I had just seen. On getting within range it turned out to be Blue 2. By the time I had climbed up to 10,000 feet again all hostile aircraft had disappeared.”
The next available report is for 26 July:
“I was Blue Leader.
Squadron ordered to patrol Swanage at 10,000feet. Time up 1142, down 1230. I arrived on patrol flying at 10,000feet with section on left of C.O. (Green Section). Squadron received order that bandits S.W. of Portland at 12,000feet. I saw 3 ME.109’s about 25-30miles S of Portland at about 14,000feet. I put Section in line astern and climbed behind. 2 ME.109’s in Vic. formation and one loose on right. I took loose one and fired one short burst (1 sec.) from a shallow quarter deflection. ME. Half rolled then dived vertically down, then went into spin and broke up, the wings dropping off and fuselage going into sea.
Both Blue 2 P/O Considine and Yellow 1 Sgt Marsh confirmed.
I found further reference to Stuart being involved in action, on 8th August, on the website: forum.12oclockhigh.net, in an excerpt from the privately published memoirs of Squadron Leader ‘Jimmy’ Fenton:
"On the 8th, as usual, we were at readiness at first light. After breakfast, my adjutant Noel David, fetched me to the office for a rare spell of administration. As soon as I left dispersal, the Squadron was scrambled - led by Stuart Walch, and went into action over a shipping convoy a few miles south of the Isle of White intercepting a big raid.”
On 11 August, 1940, at about 1030 hours, 5 raids totalling approximately 200 aircraft approached Portland and Weymouth Bay on a 20 mile front and of these about 150 crossed the coast and caused considerable damage to Portland. The attack was made both from high level and by dive bombers. These raids were met by 7 fighter squadrons which shot down 23 (plus 22 unconfirmed) enemy aircraft against our losses of 16. Of these 16 losses one was Stuart, who was originally posted as being ‘Missing in Action’ but later as ‘killed in action’, he was shotdown whilst flying a Hurricane Mk I (R4097) off Weymouth.
His ‘presumed’ death was announced in The Mercury on 21 May 1941:
“Death presumed of Acting Flight-Lieut Stuart Walch, formerly of Hobart, who had been reported missing as the result of air operations against the enemy over the English Channel on August 10 last year, has been announced.
Acting Flight-Lieut. Walch was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Walch, of Hobart. He was educated at the Hutchins School, where he was prominent in sport, particularly football and cricket. He was a member of the Hutchins School crew which won the Head-of-the-River race at Launceston in 1934, and participated also in tennis and athletics. After leaving the Hutchins School he continued his sporting activities as a member of the Old Boys' football and cricket teams until he left the State in 1936 to join the Royal Australian Air Force. He transferred to the Royal Air Force in 1937.
Acting Flight-Lieut Walch had a brilliant record of achievement with the R.A.F., as an instructor and pilot. For the greater part of his service in England he was stationed with No. 151 Fighter Squadron at North Weald, in Essex, and after the outbreak of war saw service in several other stations. He was regarded as being particularly skilful and fearless at night flying. He was the first member of his squadron to fly a Hurricane fighter, and was highly regarded by his senior officers.”
He is remembered on Panel 5 of the Runneymede Memorial.
Mark Moore
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L/Sgt Alan Lewis Marmont. British Army, 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards. (d.11th Aug 1944) My uncle, Alan Lewis Marmont, joined the 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards in 1937. His Regiment was forced to retreat from the Belgian border to Dunkirk 1940 and was amongst the last to be evacuated from the beseiged port.
The 2nd Bn were part of the 5th Guards Armoured Brigade who fought in the Falaise Pocket Battle. He and several colleagues were killed when their tank ran over a land mine on August 11th 1944 near the Vassey to Vire road. Aged 24 he was originally buried at Burcy 4 miles north east of Vire before being re-buried at the CWG cemetrry at St Charles de Percy grave number III.F.3. The cemetery is the southern most of CWG cemeteries of the Normandy campaign.
Prior to the start of WW2, Alan took part in trooping the colour and was featured in pictures in the Daily Express during his preparation for the troop, he was pictured by the newspaper on Guard duty outside Buckingham Palace when crowds gathered outside the palace following Mr Chamberlain's return from his meeting with Hitler. This picture is proudly displayed in my home. I also have my uncle's scarlet tunic. Terry Marmont
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Dvr. Thomas Patrick Ireland. British Army, Royal Army Service Corps. (d.11th Aug 1944) Thomas Ireland served in the Royal Ulster Rifles 1920-1927. He rejoined in 1940 for home service and immediately volunteered to be posted to the Royal Army Service Corps at the age of 40. He was killed shortly after D day in an explosion, aged 44 he is buried in Beaux war cemetery close to the Normandy beachesCharles Ireland
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Cpl. John Turner Olorenshaw. New Zealand Army, 26th Btn.. (d.11th Aug 1944) John Turner Olorenshaw was born on 31 December 1921, in Christchurch, New Zealand; son of Percy Olorenshaw and Bertha Fanny (nee Turner), both born in England. Percy had emigrated to New Zealand in 1910, following his elder brother, Charlie.
Percy was a farmer, in Springfield, Canterbury, NZ, and John worked on the farm with him as a ‘mixed farm hand’.
John attested on 17 April 1941 in Christchurch, and on 1 July 1941 was posted to ‘C’ Company, 2nd Canterbury Regiment. He was 19 years and 107 days old.
John was educated to Standard VI, had a license to drive an ‘ordinary’ motor vehicle, could ride a horse, and could supply a horse (though initially he indicated that he couldn’t, this was crossed out to say that he could). His preference for military service was the Cavalry.
On 21 November 1942, he was posted to 9th Battalion Reinforcements.
On 19 April 1943, John was posted to 2/NZEF Reinforcements, A Battalion, B Barracks, and on 14 May embarked from Wellington to Egypt, arriving on 11 June 1943 when he was posted to the 33rd Battalion X (IV). On 19 June, he was promoted to Lance Corporal/Temporary Corporal.
On 10 July, he was posted with other reinforcements to 26th Battalion, where he remained for the rest of his service. The 26th Battalion had been heavily involved in fighting in both Greece and the Desert campaign, and John was part of much needed reinforcements to boost severely depleted numbers. During his time in the desert, he was based at Maadi Camp, and underwent further, more intensive training in preparation for service in the European theatre. He was promoted to Corporal on 20 July.
On 15 September 1943, the Battalion moved to Burg el Arab, on a bus, then a 7 day march (at night), with the last leg by lorry from Amiriya. They arrived late at night and were greeted by as much hot tea as they could drink, then set up their bivouacs before finally retiring well after midnight. At Burg el Arab, they underwent further training, until on 3 October they were moved to Amiriya, in preparation for embarkation. Early on 5 October, the Battalion moved to Alexandria docks and were gradually ferried in barges to their ships – the Dunattar Castle, the Reinadel Pacifico and the Sabijak. The convoy sailed later that day, escorted by 5 destroyers of the Royal Greek Navy.
The shores of Italy were sighted on 9 October 1943, and the troops disembarked at Taranto, setting up camp on the outskirts. Here, they settled into their bivouacs, underwent further training, and not a little recreation, but were plagued from the end of October by heavy rain and flooding. This was to be a regular hazard over the coming months, often washing over the camps, tents, clothes, and sometimes preventing military plans. What made this even worse was that, for the first few months, it was very, very cold.
On 13 November 1943, the Battalion was moved towards the front lines, stopping at a staging camp for the Adriatic Front, 160 miles from Taranto. The journey there, as anywhere at the time, was incident-prone, either due to weather, enemy attacks, or destruction of roads and bridges. (November 6 had again seen torrential rain which lasted for 4 days, and nearly washed them all away.)
At just after 8.00am on 13 November, they were loaded onto lorries and driven along the coastal road towards Lucera. By 12.30pm, they were about half way there, and stopped to bivouac until the next day. They continued on 14 November, but made much slower progress as the Germans had destroyed the bridge. They passed through Lucera shortly after noon, and at 1.30pm reached La Torre, where they bivouacked (only to be flooded again on the 14th and 15th).
At 8.15am on 17 November, the Battalion was transported to relieve the 8th Indian Division on the Adriatic Front, on the south bank of the Sangro river. The trip was 107 miles, passing through Termoli then onto Gissi, where they spent the night, only stopping when it was well past 2.00am. They slept in the trucks or on the open ground. Four hours later, the journey resumed. Early in the afternoon on the 18th, they arrived at the Osento River. Alternative means of crossing had to be found, as the Germans had blown the bridge, and it took till 1.00am for them to move all personnel to their camp site, in the river bed. A few hours later, they marched another 6 miles over the hills to the new sector. The new camp was 4 miles from the Sangro, and they remained under cover for the rest of the day. At 5.00pm they marched again, to the Sangro, taking up positions and digging in at 7.30pm, completing their defensive position by 11.00pm. They held a 300 yard front. During the following days, they suffered sporadic shelling, and probing of enemy patrols. However, this was relatively light.
The planned attack was delayed when, on 20th November, the river flooded. By 27th November, water levels had reduced enough to allow the attack to be launched. It commenced with a bombardment at 2.45am. All the men, including the tallest, struggled in crossing the still raging river, which was not only raging with water, but also with boulders. Castelfrentano was captured on 1 December, ending the first phase of the attack across the Sangro. The battle of Sangro-Orsogna lasted from 27 November to 2 December 1943. In general, only light resistance was offered by the Germans, who had already determined that they would set up a defensive ‘Winter Line’ further back, from Guardiacrels, via Orsogna, to Ariell and Ortona.
The victorious troops of 26th Battalion assembled in Castelfrentano, with Orsogna just 4 miles away. At 7.00am on 3 December, they marched off down Route 84, in reserve to the forces attacking the German’s Winter Line.
The new campaign against this line proved much more difficult. Attacks were launched and repulsed, troops dug in to consider options, German artillery bombardment was more intense. The weather was terrible. The only plus was that there was little seen or heard from the Lufwaffe. On 7 December, they again moved forwards and at 1.00pm attacked. Again they failed, but held position on the Brecciarola Ridge, still under attack by the enemy. Only 16th December seems to have been a quieter day. On the night of 18/19 December, they were relieved, and returned to Castelfrentano, just to the rear. December 21 saw the Battalion marching the 7 miles back to the front lines, in reserve.
On 24 December, they carried out a successful attack on Fontegrande Ridge, west of the Orsogna-Urtona road, then consolidated their new position. Christmas Day was fairly quiet – the morning produced a few exchanges of fire, though in the afternoon German troops began to move up towards them. A barrage of mortar-fire stopped the threat.
New Years Eve saw heavy snow, bringing 3 to 4 feet deep drifts.
On 2 January 1944, they were relieved, and returned again to Castelfrentano. They expected to have to return to the line, but on the 12th were told they were being withdrawn for a rest. Just before midnight on 14th January, the Battalion set off towards Lucera. Shortly before reaching there, they were diverted – towards the lines on the west side of the Apennines. On the morning of 16th January, they moved off towards Naples, reaching camp in the valley of the Volturno river (near Alife and Raviscanina) on the 17th. They bivouacked there until 5 February, when at 10.30pm they ‘embussed’, arriving at the lines of the Rapido river 2 ½ hours later. They were now 6 miles from Cassino. On 21 February, they began to move up, arriving at their lines on 22nd. The next couple of days were taken up with reconnaissance. Attack was planned for 24 February, however, just for a change, it rained in torrents. It was over 2 weeks before the weather cleared. The attack began at 5.25pm on 15 March 1944. They were there, constantly in heavy action, for 19 days. After this protracted period of action, which had not got them far, they were pulled back 18 miles for a well deserved rest.
April 12th found them moving again to the attack lines of Cassino, but this time to a quieter area near Mount Croce. They moved to Folignano initially, 21 miles away, then onwards into battle.
On 20 April, they were relieved, retiring to the north end of Volturno Valley.
May 1st, and they were on their way to Acquafondata, starting at 1.00pm. After dark, they marched 3 miles to the foot of the Terelle Road, then the next day climbed for 3 hours up the steep mountain side to Battalion HQ – where they found much loud activity. Here they stayed until the night of 17/18 May, when they moved back to the banks of the Volturno.
27 May, and they were on their way again to Folignano, 12 miles from camp. On the afternoon of 28th, they continued to La Selva, where they dug in for a few days, before moving on to the staging area near Atina on 31 May. However, before reaching here, they discovered their time on the lines at Cassino was at an end, and they were being redirected to another area, 5 miles south of Sora. On the way there, on 1 June, they were heavily shelled and scattered from the vehicles, deciding to stop just where they were and settle in for the night. On 2 June, they moved in to Sora. On 3 June, at 9.30pm, they travelled the 9 miles towards Balsorano, where they dug in behind the 24th Battalion. Here, German troops were vigorously fighting a rearguard action, protecting retreating troops. The 24th Battalion had taken a beating, and it was decided to move the 26th Battalion through them to attack the German rearguard. This was due to take place on 4 June, but the news of the fall of Rome caused the attack to be cancelled. The Battalion moved back to the reserve area, 4 miles south of Sora, arriving at 4.00am.
On 7 June 1944, they travelled to Avezzano, with the aim of clearing the rearguard parties, protecting road-repairers and helping in mine-clearing. They set off at 6.15am down the Balsorano Road, but after an hour had to continue on foot as the road had been destroyed. They eventually reached Avezzano on 10 June. On 14 June they were moved to Arce (20 miles north of Cassino), where they were to stay until 10 July, resting and training, before moving on towards a new front line, 270 miles away. At 2.00am on 10 July they embussed, stopping after dawn at a camp north of Rome. They continued that night and reached the assembly area near Lake Balsorano at 1.00am on 11 July (a few miles south of Lake Trasimene, south of Florence). The Arezzo Sector was 30 miles north of the lake, beyond Castiglion Fiorentino. At 7.00pm on 12 July, they moved up Route 71, reaching their lines by midnight – around the slopes of Mount Maggio. The plan was for them to clear the area, and make way for an armoured thrust through the town of Arezzo, to the Arno. The day of 13th July was very quite, until the evening when a German patrol bumped into a few of the dug in troops. The New Zealanders recovered from the shock first. After this, activity increased substantially, and the assault was launched on 16 July, pushing German lines back. They were pulled back to Castiglion Fiorentino, and on 22 July reached the assembly area near Castellna, about 13 miles from the main fighting.
Night moves during 24 and 25 July moved the Battalion up to plug a gap in the lines between the Pesa river and the town of San Casciano. They were to attack an arc of hills covering the approaches to Florence. By dawn of 26th they had dispersed under cover near Tavarnelle on Route 2, from where they set off to La Ripa which they cleared by 1.30am. Various Companies of the Battalion moved towards Montagnana and Cerbaia at 4.40am. Then, onto La Romula, which was taken by 30 July. On 2 August, they withdrew to Cerbaia, until 6 August, when they ‘embussed’ to Montelupo, on the Arno river front. After dark on 8 August, they moved up to a sector 4 miles south of Mantelupo. The new objective was the take the grounds of Empoli, and important centre of communications, and the initial attacks to attain this commenced on 10 August. The goals were finally achieved on 15 August.
John Turner Olorenshaw was killed in action on 11 August 1944 by a German sniper. His body was examined by the Medical Officer of ‘B’ Company at 11.25am on 12 August, who found one small puncture wound to the left chest, with a substantial ‘graze’ to the heart. A cable was sent to notify his father on 19 August. He was buried in the Florence War Cemetery, age 22, grave number VIII.F.16. A Royal message of condolence was sent to his parents on 19 August 1944, arriving on 4 September.
Following the war, John was awarded 4 medals – 1939-45 Star; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45; and New Zealand War Service Medal. These were issued on 14 March 1950. His mother had also applied, on 5 January 1948, for the New Zealand Memorial Cross, and this was approved on 11 February, and dispatched on 27 April, after engraving.
John’s Will (made on 19 April 1943) passed probate on 26 June 1945 (the Will had been sent to Percy on 31 August 1944). Percy was sole beneficiary, and put in an application for War Service Gratuity, stating the Army pay allotment of 6/- 6d per day up to 19 November 1944 (9/- daily for living servicemen), plus a claim for the loss of his son’s labour on the farm.
The total granted for the loss of his son, was £200.
Two or three years after the end of the war, Percy visited his son’s grave in Italy.
Lilias Odell
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Henry Edward Davis. British Army, 1st Btn. Grenadier Guards. (d.11th August 1944) Henry Davis was aged 20 when he was killed. He lies in St. Charles De Percy War Cemetery in France.
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Gdsmn. Philip Charles Pugh. British Army, 5th Btn. Coldstream Guards. (d.11th Aug 1944) Philip Pugh was born in Birmingham in 1921. When the Second World War broke out, he felt it was his duty to enlist, and so joined the Coldstream Guards. Philip had met a girl from South Shields who was called Louisa Cummins, and who had left her home town to help in the war effort and was working in a Birmingham munitions factory. After a short romance, they were married on the 26th of December 1941.
On the 11th of August 1944, five days after the Normandy landings by Allied forces, Philip was killed. He is buried at Calvados in France. A sad note to add is that Philip's wife was pregnant, so he never got to see his child, who was born shortly after he had been killed. John Cummins
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Able Sea. Lesley Gordon Frost. Royal Navy, HMS Albatross. (d.11th Aug 1944) Lesley Frost died when HMS Albatross was torpedoed near Normandy.
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