|
|
|
23rd June 1943On this day:
If you can provide any additional information, please add it here.
|
Remembering those who died this day.
- Hamilton James Douglas. Flt.Sgt. (d.23rd June 1943)
- Hurson James Munro. Sgt. (d.23rd June 1943)
- Kipling Guy E.. Sgt. (d.23rd June 1943)
- McCrorie Thomas Fraser. Flt.Lt. (d.23rd June 1943)
- Reid William Johnstone. Jun.Eng.Off. (d.26th Jun 1943)
- Thompson Alfred. Sgt. (d.23rd June 1943)
- Tod Robert Ernest. W/OII. (d.23rd June 1943)
The names on this list have been submitted by relatives, friends, neighbours and others who wish to remember them, if you have any names to add or any recollections or photos of those listed,
please
Add a Name to this List
|
|
|
The Wartime Memories Project is the original WW1 and WW2 commemoration website.
Announcements
- The Wartime Memories Project has been running for 24 years. If you would like to support us, a donation, no matter how small, would be much appreciated, annually we need to raise enough funds to pay for our web hosting and admin or this site will vanish from the web.
- 22nd April 2024 - Please note we currently have a huge 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. If you have already submitted a story to the site and your UID reference number is higher than 263973 your information is still in the queue, please do not resubmit, we are working through them as quickly as possible.
- Looking for help with Family History Research?
Please read our Family History FAQ's
- The free to access section of The Wartime Memories Project website is run by volunteers and funded by donations from our visitors. If the information here has been helpful or you have enjoyed reaching the stories please conside making a donation, no matter how small, would be much appreciated, annually we need to raise enough funds to pay for our web hosting or this site will vanish from the web.
If you enjoy this site
please consider making a donation.
Want to find out more about your relative's service? Want to know what life was like during the War? Our
Library contains an ever growing number diary entries, personal letters and other documents, most transcribed into plain text. |
|
We are now on Facebook. Like this page to receive our updates.
If you have a general question please post it on our Facebook page.
Wanted: Digital copies of Group photographs, Scrapbooks, Autograph books, photo albums, newspaper clippings, letters, postcards and ephemera relating to WW2. We would like to obtain digital copies of any documents or photographs relating to WW2 you may have at home. If you have any unwanted
photographs, documents or items from the First or Second World War, please do not destroy them.
The Wartime Memories Project will give them a good home and ensure that they are used for educational purposes. Please get in touch for the postal address, do not sent them to our PO Box as packages are not accepted.
World War 1 One ww1 wwII second 1939 1945 battalion
Did you know? We also have a section on The Great War. and a
Timecapsule to preserve stories from other conflicts for future generations.
|
|
Want to know more about the 23rd of June 1943? There are:20 items tagged 23rd of June 1943 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. |
|
Stories from 23rd June 1943
|
Flt.Sgt. James Douglas "Douglas" Hamilton. Royal Canadian Air Force, 427 Squadron. (d.23rd June 1943) In reviewing my deceased mother's papers, I found the following information about her fiancé who was killed in the war. He was James Douglas Hamilton (FS) P R102390, killed in action June 23rd 1943 age 22 of 427 Lion Squadron (Ferte Manus Certas). He was a Flight Sergeant Pilot from Kenaston, Sask
I am confident, in the accuracy of this information, as my mother had told me about Douglas many years ago, and had given me his jacket, scarf and the telegram announcing his death, which she had been keeping.
It may be of use to know that the gentleman went by Douglas, his middle name, and his mother's name was Alice. I have seen a few photos of Douglas among my mother's albums.
Patricia Allen
|
Flt.Lt. Thomas Fraser McCrorie. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 75 Squadron . (d.23rd June 1943) Flight Lieutenant (Pilot) Thomas McCrorie was the son of John Andrew and Margaret McCrorie; husband of Joan McCrorie of Broom, Warwickshire.
He was 27 when his plane crashed and his body was washed ashore. He is buried in the Hemelumer Oldeferd (Molkwerum) Protestant Churchyard, Friesland, Netherlands.
S Flynn
|
W/OII. Robert Ernest Tod. DFM. Royal Canadian Air Force, 75 Squadron . (d.23rd June 1943) Warrant Officer Class II (Wireless Op./Air Gunner) Robert Tod was the Son of Alexander and Mary Edith Tod of St. Vital, Manitoba, Canada. He and his twin brother, Richard, both lost their lives when their aircraft was shot down. They were 23 years old and are buried in the Medemblik General Cemetery, Noord-Holland, Netherlands.
s flynn
|
Sgt. Alfred Thompson. Royal Air Force, 90 Squadron. (d.23rd June 1943) Alfred Thompson served with 90 Squadron. I was his 4 year old cousin, at the time he lost his life, my birthday is the same as the date he was killed.
The story from my aunt which I learned was that, the bail out command had been issued. The pilot of the plane was unable to get out of his seat (due to firepower injuries). My cousin was readying himself for bail out but calls from his best friend (the pilot) had him go to his aid. Time ran out for them and two others who were afraid to jump. I understand three of the crew survived who related the story.
I would like to have access to any formal records that would be available.
Ken Mulvey
|
Sgt. James Munro Hurson. Royal Air Force, 83 Squadron. (d.23rd June 1943) My father James Hurson died before I was born, so I never knew him. My mother was six months pregnant. I have his letters he wrote to her and other mementos.
The RAF paid for my education in London. I went on to become a nurse and
emigrated to the U.S.Heather
|
|
