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29th July 1944On this day:
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Remembering those who died this day.
- Armstrong Robert. FO (d.29th July 1944)
- Armstrong Robert. F/O. (d.29th July 1944)
- Aveyard Herbert. L/Sgt. (d.29th July 1944)
- Barr Alexander. Pte. (d.29th July 1944)
- Blyth Colin John. P/O. (d.29th July 1944)
- Blyth Colin John. P/O. (d.29th July 1944)
- Bradshaw Neville Rollinson. (d.29th July 1944)
- Brown Nelson Ernest. Pte. (d.29th July 1944)
- Butcher William Albert. Flt.Sgt. (d.29th July 1944)
- Carrott Derek. Sgt. (d.29th July 1944)
- Carter Harold Gordon. Sgt. (d.29th July 1944)
- Casey John. Pte. (d.29th Jul 1944)
- Desborough William Edward. (d.29th July 1944)
- Harrison Mervyn WBlter. Flt.Sgt. (d.29th July 1944)
- McLetchie Robert Edgar. Private (d.29th Jul 1944)
- Moores Jack Ernest. Sgt. (d.29th July 1944)
- Ryan Donal Thomas. F/O. (d.29th July 1944)
- Saunders. Ian William. F/Lt (d.29th Jul 1944)
- Sennett Alan MacDonald. Lt. (d.29th July 1944)
- Stenvert Martinus Jan. (d.29th July 1944)
- Stephen Raymond Thomas. Sgt. (d.29th July 1944)
- Swanney Norman. Pte. (d.29th Jul 1944)
- Wright Howard Clugston. F/O. (d.29th Jul 1944)
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Private Robert Edgar McLetchie. Army, 1st Btn. Highland Light Infantry. (d.29th Jul 1944) I would really like to find out more about my Uncle Robert Edgar McLetchie who, my Father never got over losing during the second world war. If anyone should know how and where he died I would be very grateful to hear from them. He is buried in the Bayeux War CemetryAlison Clarke
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Neville Rollinson Bradshaw. Royal Air Force, 103 Squadron. (d.29th July 1944) Neville Rollinson Bradshaw was my cousin, my last memory of him was at my Mother's house just before he went off on his last trip, when I was be two. I have found today a letter from his sister who has now passed away, saying that he was on a bombing raid to Stuttgart. They went over the target, were still airbourne, but loosing altitude and hoped to reach home, unfortunately they didn't clear the mountains and hit a power line over the Vosche Mountains and the plane blow up. They are buried in a mass grave in the village of Vosche (hope that is how you spell it). My cousin was told that it was tendered by the village. It was their last trip of the tour and Neville was to be best man at the Bomb aimer's wedding. The poor bride was all dressed up when the telegram arrived.
Editor's Note:
The crew were:
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F/O J.B.Moss
- Sgt R.R.Hardey
- F/O M.R.F.Harvey
- F/S S.J.Honour
- Sgt N.Bradshaw
- Sgt C.B.Osborne
- Sgt A.W.Crooke
They are buried at Charmes (Vosges) in the town's Essegney Military cemetery.Jo Stevenson
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Sgt. Harold Gordon "Nick" Carter. Royal Air Force, 514 Squadron. (d.29th July 1944) I am trying to find out as much information as possible about my father, Harold Carter, known as Nick. I was just 2 years old when he was killed in action. My Mother, who is now deceased, told me little about him and his wartime exploits. If any one can help me I would be most grateful.
Ian Carter
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Martinus Jan Stenvert. Royal Air Force, No. 320 (Netherlands) Squadron RAF . (d.29th July 1944) On 29th July 1944 a RAF plane, a Mitchell FR158 NO-W of 320 Squadron, took off from Dunsfold at 00:31 hours (GMT) during night operation FTR to attack the stronghold on River Laize, France.
Crew members were:
- Martinus Jan Stenvert - KIA - buried at Grebbeberg 8-28
- Jolle Maurits Pieter Clay - KIA - buried at Grebbeberg 8-29
- Sgt. F.E. Van Middelkoop - KIA - buried at Grebbeberg 8-31
- Cpl. Jacobus Antonius Franciscus Brouwers - KIA - buried at Grebbeberg 8-30
S Flynn
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F/Lt Ian William Saunders.. DFC RAF, 12Sqd.. (d.29th Jul 1944) Mid Upper Gnr. Ian Saunders was killed on 29th July 1944 in Lancaster III DV168 PH-F of 12sqd
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Sgt. Derek Carrott. Royal Canadian Air Force, 405th Squadron. (d.29th July 1944) My father's cousin, Derek Carrott served as a sergeant and flight engineer, on Lancaster mkIII LQ-M JB707 in 405 squadron.
His Lancaster went down on night of 28th/29th July 1944 after a raid on Hamburg. My Dad adored his older cousin and Derek was just 18 when lost, both of them being pranksters in their youth according to Derek's sister [now 85] and Derek was a family hero. Not the least because my Dad worshipped his cousin and would have tears in his eyes when telling me and my sister about his cousin Derek, some forty years later.
Derek's log book simply states Missing Presumed Killed for the fateful raid. We now know that his Lancaster went down in Ring Kobing Fjord off the Danish coast and although Derek was never found, his crew member Colin Blyth was found on the beach nearby and buried with full military honours by the Germans at Haurvig cemetery in Denmark.
Until her dying day in the nineteen seventies, his mother, my great aunt Jessie hoped and prayed that Derek had baled out, been captured and then escaped to Switzerland perhaps and would eventually return safely. The wishes of thousands of mothers no doubt?
RIP Derek, probably still ling with the wreckage of his Lancaster and still with his crew I expect.You are a hero to us and never forgotten I hope my Dad and you are enjoying your pranks once again? Julian Earl
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F/O. Donal Thomas Ryan. Royal Canadian Air Force, 408 Squadron. (d.29th July 1944) My uncle, Donal Thomas Ryan, was a Flight Officer in 408 Goose Squadron and was based at RAF Linton-On-Ouse. He flew Lancaster EQ-H. He was shot down on July 29, 1944. Donal is buried at Becklingen War Cemetery, Germany.
He was son of Leo George and Alice Ellen Ryan, and brother of Leo E. and Frances Geraldine Ryan(my mother)of Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Donal's citations are; 1939-45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and clasp, War Medal 1939-1945, Operational Wings awarded posthumously 8 January 1947.
He was born December 11, 1920, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Donal was 23 years old.
David Doyle
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Sgt. Raymond Thomas Stephen. Royal Air Force, 15 Squadron. (d.29th July 1944) I am not related to Raymond Stephen but came across the story when his 'caterpillar club' badge was for sale at a local Antiques Centre.
On the evening of 25th April 1942, Short Stirling W7514 of 15 Squadron, took off from RAF Wyton, Cambridgeshire, on a mine-laying operation. The crew were: - Pilot Officer Allan B. Bateman
- Flying Officer J.E.M. Conran
- Pilot Officer Allan H.H. Young
- Sergeant Raymond Thomas Stephen
- Sergeant Ronald R. Lawson
- Sergeant Ronald A.J. Skinner
- Sergeant David J. East
- Sergeant Gordon H. Surridge
As the aircraft was outbound flying over Jylland, Denmark, it was attacked by a Messerchmidt BF110C-2 of 5./NGJ 3. Sergeant David East was killed during the attack and Sergeant Surridge was severely wounded in the abdomen and leg. A fire started in one wing and the order was given to abandon the aircraft. Shortly after the crew parachuted out, the aircraft exploded and crashed to the ground near Kravlund at 0115 hours. Sergeants Stephen and Skinner stayed at large until the 28th April. They approached a farm at 0200 hours asking for food and a place to sleep. They were given food and allowed to sleep in the stable. A short while later, the police arrived and, they were taken to Tonder, where they were handed over to the German military. The injured Sergeant Surridge landed by parachute, at a farm at Pebersmark. He was taken by ambulance to hospital at Tonder, but died the following day. Both he and Sergeant East, whose body was recovered from the wreck are buried in Aabenraa cemetery. Flying Officer Conran, who had twisted his leg upon landing, and Sergeant Lawson, who was unhurt, were found by the Danish Police, near Rens. Pilot Officer Bateman, who had been hit in the toe by a bullet, was also collected by the Danish Police and taken to Tonder. Pilot Officer Young had been hit twice in his right leg, by machine gun bullets, and was taken by ambulance to Tonder hospital. They were all sent to POW camps as follows: - Conran – Stalag Luft I Barth and later Stalg Luft III Sagan
- Bateman – Stalag IXC Muhlhausen and later Stalag Luft III Sagan
- Lason, Skinner, Young and Stephen – Stalag Luft III Sagan. Skinner and Stephen later transferred to Stalag Luft VI Heydekrug.
On 29th July 1944, whilst at Stalag Luft IV Gross Tychow, Sergeant Raymond Stephen was killed when he was struck by lightning. An account of the incident and some photographs can be found at http://www.flensted.eu.com/194211.shtml
Mel Ogden
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Pte. Nelson Ernest Brown. British Army, Essex Regiment. (d.29th July 1944) Nelson Brown is commemorated on the Bayeux Memorial. He was aged 19.neil brown
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William Edward Desborough. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 431 Sqdn.. (d.29th July 1944) I am looking for family, friends etc of Sgt William Edward Desborough. He served as a Flight Engineer with 431 Iroquois squadron (RCAF) but like most flight engineers, he was with the RAF.
He was lost on 29th July 1944 along with his crew in an operation against Hamburg. A family member of mine was also a crew member and I host a website in their tribute at http://www.computan.on.ca/~flyguy/
Please contact me if you know anything about this individual. mjl
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FO Robert Armstrong. Royal Air Force, 103 Sqdn.. (d.29th July 1944) FO Robert Armstrong was flying a Lancaster ME799 PM-K on the night of 29th July 1944 on a bombing raid on Stuttgart when it was shot down near Gloville in Eastern France.
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Sgt. Jack Ernest Moores. British Army, No 2 Commando Royal Norfolk Regiment. (d.29th July 1944) Jack Ernest Moores was the son of Walter and Alice Moores; husband of Vera Lucy Moores, of Cambridge.
He was 37 when he died. He is buried in the Tirana Park Memorial Cemetery in Albania. s flynn
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L/Sgt. Herbert Aveyard. British Army, 2nd Btn. Highland Light Infantry. (d.29th July 1944) Herbert Aveyard was the son of Thomas and Annie Aveyard. He was 29 when he died and is buried in Tirana Park Memorial Cemetery, but his grave can no longer be found.s flynn
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Pte. Alexander Barr. British Army, 2nd Btn. Highland Light Infantry. (d.29th July 1944) Private Alexander Barr was the son of Francis Barr, and of Janet Barr (nee McIntyre); husband of Helen Barr, of Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire.
He was 29 when he died and is buried in the Tirana Park Memorial Cemetery in Albania.s flynn
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Pte. John Casey. British Army, 2nd Btn. Highland Light Infantry. (d.29th Jul 1944) John Casey was 22 when he died. He is buried in the Tirana Park Memorial Cemetery in Albania.s flynn
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Lt. Alan MacDonald Sennett. British Army, 2nd Btn. Highland Light Infantry . (d.29th July 1944) Alan Sennett was the son of Noel Stanton Sennett, and of Nan Sennett (nee Macdonald), of Chelsea, London. He was 23 when he died and is buried in the Tirana Park Memorial Cemetery , Albania. He is remembered on the Special Memorial E his grave having been lost.s flynn
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Pte. Norman Swanney. British Army, 2nd Btn. Highland Light Infantry. (d.29th Jul 1944) Norman Swanney was 24 when he died and is buried in the Tirana Park Memorial Cemetery,Albania. He is remembered on Special Memorial "E" his grave having since been lost.s flynn
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P/O. Colin John Blyth. Royal Canadian Air Force, 405 Squadron. (d.29th July 1944) Colin Blythe was the son of Frederick and Emily Blyth, of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
He was 25 years old when he died and is buried in the Norre Havrvig Church Yard in Denmark.S Flynn
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P/O. Colin John Blyth. Royal Canadian Air Force, 405 Squadron. (d.29th July 1944) Pilot Officer (Air Gunner) Colin Blyth was the son of Frederick and Emily Blyth of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
He was aged 25 when he died and is buried in the Norre Havrvig Churchyard in Denmark.
s flynn
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F/O. Robert Armstrong. Royal Air Force, 103 Squadron. (d.29th July 1944) On 29th of July 1944, Avro Lancaster B1 s/n ME 799 PM-K was shot by a German night fighter, close to Glonville in France.
Three men of the crew died and are buried in Glonville cemetery, two were taken prisoner and two escaped.
- F/O Robert Armstrong, pilot, RAFVR, 172414, 20y, son of William and Mary from Camelon, Falkirk, Stirlingshire.
- Sgt Douglas Jereme Thomas, Radar/gunner,RAFVR, 1459137, 21y.
- Sgt Keith Dawson Kibbey, gunner, RAF VR, 1587588, 19y, son of Maj Frederick Victor Kibbey, MC., and Elizabeth Kibbey from Staple Hill, Glouscestershire.
- Sgt Albert M B Cutting, gunner, RAF, 1806570, born in 1924, injured by leg broken, Pow 52466, camp Luft 3.
- F/Sgt A A "Terry" Holmwood, bomber, RAF, 132071, made prisonner at Menil-Flin (Meurthe-et-Moselle, Lorraine, France), Pow 53392 camp 9C.
- Sgt Malcom E T Macrae, RAF, Flight Engeneer, 1567360
- F/Sgt Cyril Shaw, Navigator, RAF, 1542386
More information on the French web site: glonville.org
Jean-Loup Frommer
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F/O. Howard Clugston "Howie" Wright. Royal Canadian Air Force, 427 Squadron. (d.29th Jul 1944) Flying Officer Howard Wright served with No 427 Squadron Royal Canadian Air Force based at Royal Air Force Leeming. He flew Handley Page Halifax Mk V aircraft and was lost, killed in action, in raid over Hamburg, pn the 28th/29th of July 1944.
He is buried in Ohlsdorf (Hamburg) Cemetery.
Keith Jobling
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Flt.Sgt. William Albert "Ken" Butcher. Royal Air Force, 630 Squadron. (d.29th July 1944) William Butcher served with 630 Squadron.Edward Moulsley
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Flt.Sgt. Mervyn WBlter "Boy" Harrison. Royal Australian Air Force , 463 Squadron. (d.29th July 1944) My uncle, Mervyn Harrison, was in a protected industry but was able to join the Royal Australian Air Force. He enlisted 14th of January 1943. He went to Canada for training. Eventually he was assigned to 463 Squadron as a tail gunner. On a flight to Stuttgart 29th of July 1944 they were shot down. There were no survivors as the German soldiers held the villagers who came to help back with their guns. After the war his remains were taken to Choloy War Cemetery.Leonie Pinson
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