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World War 2 Two II WW2 WWII 1939 1945

Kathleen Barrett .     Womens Auxiliary Air Force

Kathleen Barrett served as an Ambulance Driver with the Women's Auxiliary Air Force.




Sgt. Leonard C. Barrett .     Royal Air Force 12 Squadron (d.26th February 1944)

Just read of Leonard Barrett's death, I believe his pilot was named Cook.




R Barrett .     British Army

R Barrett served with the 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.




Dvr. Richard William Barrett .     British Army Royal Army Service Corps   from London

Route of the Long March taken by Richard Barrett RASC.

My grandfather, Richard Barrett, served with the Royal Army Service Corps in WW2. He was captured at the beginning of the war and was rescued after suffering through the long march. While at the POW camp he worked on a farm.




Cpl. Royden Whittaker Barrett .     British Army 396 Company Royal Army Service Corps   from Staffordshire

Royden Whittaker Barrett was my father. He served in the British Army from 1940 to 1945. He was sent to North Africa in July 1942, sailing via Cape Town. He spent 14 months there before moving into Italy, where he remained for over 2 years.

I have his diary and he had a good friend called Mac. It is very clear that letters from home were very important and he got very disheartened when he didn't hear from my mother for a couple of weeks. Roy died in 1994 at the age of 80 and my mother died in 2003.




Fldck. Russell Edward Barrett .     United States Marines   from Ohio, USA




Cpl. Stanley Philip Barrett .     British Army Royal Warwickshire Regiment   from 135 Ranelagh Road, Ipswich

(d.24th March 1945)

Stanley Barrett was attached to HQ, 6th Airbourne Division when he was killed.




TF Barrett .     British Army Royal Armoured Corps

TF Barrett served with the Royal Armoured Corps 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.




F/O W. Barrett .     Royal Canadian Air Force 242 Squadron

Halifax III - LV-951 coded QB-A - was shot down on 13th August 1944 near Bremen, Germany. The crew were:

  • F/O G. Campbell RCAF–POW
  • Sgt E. Harvey RCAF–POW
  • F/O W. Barrett RCAF–POW
  • F/O W. Cram RCAF–POW
  • Sgt L. Maki RCAF–POW
  • Sgt W. Harris RAF
  • Sgt R. Austin RCAF–POW

    Six of the crew were POWs and one was killed after being shot down by a nightfighter.




  • Flt.Sgt. David Barrie .     Royal Air Force A Flight 114 Sqadron   from Glasgow

    David Robertson Barrie served with 114 Squadron from March 1944 as an air gunner. His pilots were F/Sgt Knight and Sgt Hibbs. His Squadron leader in April and June was F Finney O.C. A' flight then W/Cmdr D O Paton.




    LAC George Wellesley Barrie .     Royal Air Force 98 Sqdn. (d.17thJune 1940)

    My uncle, George Wellesley Barrie, was last seen swimming away from SS Lancastria. Does anyone remember what happened to him?

    Update

    According to the CWG site, LAC Barrie, 98 Sqdn, RAF is recorded as "lost on SS Lancastria". He is commemorated on Panel 122 at Runnymede.




    Sgt. Ronald Harry Joseph Barrie .     Royal Air Force 142 Squadron   from Portsmouth

    (d.26th Mar 1942)

    Ronald Barrie served with 142 Sqn RAF and died on 26th of Mar 1942.




    Pte. Arhtur John Barrington .     Royal Army Medical Corps




    Jean Barrington .     Women's Land Army




    Sgt William John Barriskill .     Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 104 Sqdn   from Portadown, Co Armagh

    (d.7th-8th Aug 1943)

    My uncle, Jack Barriskill was reported missing on the night of 7-8 Aug 1943. My mother and her brother were very close and she has kept a record of much of her contacts with Jack while he was in the RAF. I now have these records and they are very moving. His Wellington was piloted by a chap called Darryl Smith, whose family lived at Wellington Square, London. The records my mother kept are a personal tribute to Jack and his colleagues and are quite extensive. I have copies and originals of diaries and letters dealing with the day to day routines and a copy of the telegram he sent before his last posting.

    Obviously, my grand parents were anxious for their son`s safety, so he and my mum had devised a coded message to say when he was going back overseas. This telegram was sent on 19th April 1943 and simply said "Going to London goodbye" In one of his letters to my mum he says; "Mother and you seem to worry too much about me. Please don`t. Remember, I am only one of the many, point that out to mother. You know there are thousands in the same position in life as I am in and I am only too glad to be able to say "I am one of them So don`t get downhearted. Keep your chin up!" Written by Jack on 23rd June 1943. 45 days later he was dead.

    I have the telegram sent to my grandparents and the letter from Buckingham Palace and also the list of items returned to home. These consisted of:

    • 1 pair Pyjamas
    • 1 Scarf
    • 1 Pullover
    • 5 Handkerchiefs
    • 1 Razor
    • 1 Pipe
    • 1 Collar Holder
    • 1 Pr. Socks
    • 1 Pr Underpants
    • 1 Vest
    • 1 Tobacco Pouch
    • 2 New Testaments
    • 1 Book "Strength for Service"
    Mum has written "This is the list that came from the Middle East. Nothing else came. We were told by one of the boys "When a crew went missing their belongings were shared out to whoever was in need." It is a truly remarkable record. If any of your readers are interested in making contact I will try to share my information.




    MA. William Barritt .     Royal Navy HMS Nigeria   from Chatham, Kent

    My father, Bill Barritt served on HMS Nigeria, I would like to know if there is anyone out there who remembers him?




    Sgt. Andrew Cook "Ginger" Barron .     Royal Air Force   from Wishaw, Scotland

    Andrew Barron qualified as an air gunner at No2. Gunnery School based at Dalcross on 5th of June 1943, F/Lt Jones signed off on it. He went on to serve in North Africa mostly in the Handley Page Halifax. His training in Dalcross no doubt kept him alive.




    Ld. Radio Mech. Charles Paton Barron .     Royal Navy HMS President III   from Coventry

    (d.26th April 1943)

    Charles Batton is my grandad. I am trying to find out information for my mum who sadly never got to meet him as he died just before she was born.




    Grace Shade Barron .     Women's Auxiliary Air Force

    My mother Grace Barron, served at Waterbeach 99th Squadron 1942 until 1943. She was an "ACHGD" (Aircrafthand, General Duties). She is looking for any photos of the WAAF Service Women at that time. She would like to find a photo of herself.




    Sgt Hugh Forester Barron .     Royal Air Force 9 Squadron (d.13th Aug 1941)

    Sgt Hugh Barron aged 21 was serving with 9 Squadron based at Honington in Suffolk when Wellington WS Z R1341 on a mission to Hannover on the night of 13th August 1941. The aircraft was reported to have crashed near Rotenburg. He is buried in Becklinger war cemetery in North Germany.




    WO. William Blyth Barron .     British Army 47th Anti Aircraft Battalion Royal Engineers   from Burlington Inn, 7 Hendon Road, Sunderland

    My Dad, William Blyth Barro, like many of his era spoke very little of his wartime experiences until shortly before he died. Only then did he tell me of some of the lighter moments. As his daughter he may have thought some things too horrific for me to know, so the first was when they were sent to a location to await a US parachute regiment being dropped at night, while they awaited around a muddy field in cold and wet conditions with few rations between them. The Americans started to drop into the landing area with all the top of the range equipment, silk parachutes and such like, which they dumped and left on the field! My dad said once they were safely off the field the British went in and salvaged some of the stuff they had just discarded, food, cigarettes, anything they could use and then had to clear away the remnants of the landing operation.

    Next was when they came across a previously bombed area and in the ruins of what they thought was maybe a village hall they found some bruised and battered instruments. My Dad being a musician by trade, along with others who had also been in the DLI band, retrieved and repaired some of the instruments and when conditions allowed would entertain the troops at night.

    Once the war ended and they were preparing to be boarded onto the ship for home they were all told that the taking of any war trophies was not allowed and anyone caught doing so would be dealt with severely, although none of the musicians had previously looked upon their rescued instruments as trophies they now realised that perhaps they would be considered as such, so with nowhere to dispose of these discreetly the only available place was a disused well, so down they went. Dad used to say "I wonder if they were ever discovered again?"




    Spr. Willliam Frederick Barron .     British Army 663 Artisan Works Company Royal Engineers (d.17th Jun 1940)

    William Barron of 663 Artisan Works Company, Royal Engineers lost his life in the sinking of the Lancastria.




    G Barrons .     British Army

    G Barrons served with the 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.




    Pte. George T. Barrow .     British Army 10th Btn. Parachute Regiment

    I am trying to find info on my uncle, Pte. George T Barrow, 10th Battalion Para Reg, captured at Arnhem, I'm very sure he was a pow at Stalag 12a Limberg, and 4b Muhlberg. Sadly he died about ten years ago. Any info would be welcome.




    HG Barrow .     British Army 16th /5th Lancers

    HG Barrow served with the 16th /5th Lancers 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.




    J Barrow .     British Army Border Regiment

    J Barrow served with the Border 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.




    Spr. James McFarlane Barrow .     British Army 629 Field Sq Royal Engineers (d.12th Mar 1943)

    James McFarlane Barrow died aged 31 whilst serving with the Royal Engineers. He was the son of Joseph Barrow and of Annie Barrow (nee McFarlane) of Monkton Jarrow

    James is buried in Sfax War Cemetery and has a private memorial in Jarrow Cemetery. His name was missing off the old plaque in the Town Hall, Jarrow and is still missing off the new plaque.




    MF Barrow .     British Army Royal Armoured Corps

    MF Barrow served with the Royal Armoured Corps 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.




    Lt. S. H. Barrow .     Royal Navy HMS Malaya

    I have a very good friend down the road from me who was on the HMS Malaya. I would love to see if any of his friends are about to surprise him. He served as LT SCC C H Barrow, also I do not know how long he served on the HMS Malaya.




    Sgt. William Barrow .     466 Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (d.1st Mar 1943)

    William Barrow died aged 20 years whilst serving with 466 Sqd. He was the Son of Thomas William P. and Hannah Barrow (nee Brown) of Jarrow

    William is remembered on the Runnymede Memorial.





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