S/Sgt Raymond Catana . US Army My nan has never met her real father, all we know about him is that his name was Raymond Catana and he was from the USA, serving with the US army. He was born on 7th Dec 1913. In 1943/1944 he was sent to Salop in Shropshire where he met my great nan. Soon after this he got moved overnight to France and my great nan has not heard of him since. Resulting in my nan never knowing her real dad. If he was still alive today he would be coming up to 101. So our search is purely to find out a bit about him and my nan's heritage. It would be lovely to find out. It has been so interesting to read everyone's stories and searches as I can relate to them.
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Sqd.Ldr. James Catanach DFC.. Royal Australian Air Force 455 Squadron (d.29th March 1944) James Catanach completed nine perilous missions with Bomber Command, before his unit, No. 455 Squadron, RAAF, was transferred to Coastal Command in April 1942. By June, 20-year-old Catanach had been promoted Squadron Leader, the youngest in the Royal Australian Air Force, and been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC), his squadron's first.
On 2nd of September 1942, sixteen Hampden torpedo-bombers of No. 455 Squadron set out from RAF Sumburgh in the Shetland Islands. Their destination, Vaenga (now Severomorsk), Russia.
Allied shipping convoys bound for the Soviet port of Murmansk always suffered heavy casualties. No. 455 crews were tasked with transferring their aircraft to the Soviets who could use them protect the incoming ships. Catanach's aircraft, AT109, was forced down en-route, however, and he and his crew were captured near Norway.
Imprisoned at Stalag Luft III, Sagan (Zagan, modern Poland), Catanach was among 75 Allied airmen take part in the legendary Great Escape, on 24th of March 1944. Seventy-three prisoners were recaptured. Fifty of these including Catanach were executed by the Gestapo in bloody retribution.
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Joseph Catanzaro . United States Army 29th Infantry Div Joseph Catanzaro was at Omaha Beach on D-Day with the 29th Infantry Divsion. He went on to St. Lo, Belgium and into Germany, returning to the States in 1946. Old buddies can contact him via my email.
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Sheila Catcheside . Land Army
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Cyril Catchpole . British Army Royal Army Medical Corps My grandad was an ambulance driver, serving with the RAMC and the RASC. He was captured on Crete and was taken to Stalag 8b until the end of the war. On some scraps of paper we found the names: Les Green 15675, Bob Moore 32351 and Harry Ketteridge from Addlestone, Surrey.
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Staff.Sgt. Ernest Frank Catchpole . British Army Royal Army Ordnance Corps from Norwich, Norfolk (d.10th July 1940)
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AB. Horace Frank Catchpole . Royal Navy HMS Enterprise My Uncle Horace Catchpole served on HMS Enterprise from 1939 to 1946. He was, at some point, transferred to the HMNZ Gambia and was at the Tokyo Bay Japanese surrender signing. This ship was being used by the New Zealand Navy.
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Sgt. Lawrence John Catchpole . British Army Maritime Regiment Royal Artillery from Wanstead Lawrence Catchpole served in the Maritime Regiment, Royal Artillery in WW2 aboard SS Darro.
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PO Catchpole . British Army PO Catchpole 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 are no longer in 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.
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Sgt. Clara Cater . Auxiliary Terriorial Service Batt. 464 from Streatham My mother, Clara Mccullagh (nee Cater), was a Sgt in the ATS WW2 - possibly in Batt 464 at headquarters in Norwich. She often speaks of her Sgt Maj 'Jimmy' James (female) and a colleague called Mary Helen Kellerher. Jimmy may have lived in Greyhound lane, Streatham. Mum lived in Levison Street, Streatham.
Mum married William Mccullagh - REME 179 Batt 64th regiment. Does anyone recognise any of these names?
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Richard Herbert Cater . National Fire Service from North London I have little else to add to the above, apart from my father served in North London.
My parents met while they were serving together and married on the 3rd Janaury 1943
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Riviera Fanny " Vera" Cater . NFS from My mother's family name was Rayner. She married my dad when they were both with the NFS on 3rd January 1943.
She lived in East London.
I have little else to add to the above, apart from my father served in North London.
I have 3 offical photographs taken at the station where they were serving. I am willing to share copies of them
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Capt. A. J. Caterer . Home Guard E Coy. Workington Btn.
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Pte. Robert Dale Cates . United States Army CAC B Btry 60th CA Regt (AA) HDM & SB Coast Artillery Corps from Indiana
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Capt Albert Catley . British Army 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards
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Pte. Alfred Catley . British Army Royal Army Service Corps from Birmingham Alfred Catley served with the Royal Army Service Corps.
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Pte. Herbert Edward Catlin . British Army Pioneer Corps from Luton (d.17th July 1940) Whilst researching my family tree I discovered that my great great uncle, Herbert Edward Catlin, died upon the Lancastria, I was just wondering if anybody had any information on him. He was in the Pioneer Corps.
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P/O. James Henry Catlin DFC.. Royal Air Force 166 Squadron
- Distinguished Flying Cross. Pilot Officer James Henry Catlin (168836), Royal Air
Force Volunteer Reserve, No. 166 Squadron.
- Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying).
1627924 Sergeant Barry Colin Wright , Royal Air
Force Volunteer Reserve, No. 166 Squadron.
- Distinguished Flying Medal.
2206989 Sergeant William Birch , Royal Air Force
Volunteer Reserve, No. 166 Squadron.
- Distinguished Flying Medal. 1226285 Sergeant Thomas Paul Hall, Royal Air
Force Volunteer Reserve, No. 166 Squadron.
This officer and these airmen were pilot, flight
engineer, rear gunner and wireless operator (air)
respectively of an aircraft detailed to attack
Leipzig one night in February, 1944. When
nearing the target area the aircraft was intercepted
by 2 fighters. One of them attacked from
close range and the bomber was raked along the
whole length of the fuselage by the enemy's
bullets. Four of the crew were wounded, including
Sgts. Hall and Wright, the latter being
very severely injured. The aircraft sustained extensive
damage, making it impossible for the pilot
to take evasive action. Then, to add to the trials
of the harassed crew, the bomber became fully
illuminated in consequence of a short circuit
occurring in the electrical system.
The second fighter then flew in to the attack however, although forced to operate his turret manually, Sergeant Birch
met the attacker with a devastating burst of fire and the enemy aircraft burst into flames and dived to the ground out of control. Only two of his guns were now operating but Sgt. Birch used them most effectively and drove off the other attacker. P.O. Catlin then set course for home. Meanwhile, Sgt. Hall set to work to
repair some of the damaged equipment and later
succeeded in making the intercommunication
system serviceable. Badly wounded as he was,
Sergeant Wright retained consciousness and could
not be dissuaded from attempting to fulfil his
duties. He was deprived of the use of the instrument
panel which had been shot away, while one of
the petrol tanks was empty. Nevertheless, he
continued to keep the engines running at their
maximum power. In his efforts, Sgt. Wright
had to be supported by a comrade and 3 times
fainted through loss of blood but he never
wavered.
In the face of heavy odds, P.O. Catlin reached an airfield where he effected a masterly landing. His skill, courage and determination were beyond praise. Sgts. Wright, Hall and Birch proved themselves to be valiant members of aircraft crew and did everything within their power to assist their pilot in his endeavours to bring the crippled bomber home.
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Pte. John Edward Catlin . British Army South Staffordshire Regiment from Leicester Dad, John Catlin joined the South Staffs on 3rd of August 1943 and was transferred to Queens Royal Regiment on 27th of August 1944 after the South Staffs were effectively wiped out during the Battle for Caen.
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STO1 Clifford Catlow . Royal Navy from Blackburn, Lancashire
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Richard Geddes Caton . British Army from Longtown My grandad, Richard Caton was at Dunkirk and was shot three times then drifted on wood till he was pulled out of the sea. I would love to know anyone who was there and might have met him. He said he was in the woods for three days keeping the Germans back, but that is all I know.
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Pte. Frederick Charles Cator . British Army 7th Battalion Royal Norfolk Regiment from Snettisham, Norfolk My uncle Fred Cator was taken captive and was a POW 18209 in Stalag XXB. Uncle Fred came back to the UK but I did not know anything about him until recently.
His brother, Corporal Herbert Robert Cator, was killed on 12th June 1940 after the last of the BEF had departed. As I understand it he died on the beach. Uncle Herbert is buried in the cemetery in Le Harve.
I would love any info regarding either of my uncles.
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Pte. Fredrick Charles Cator . British Army Royal Norfolk Regiment I trying to find out about my father's POW experiences. He was Frederick Cator and he served in the Royal Norfolks and was captured at St.Valery-en-Caux and imprisoned at Stalag XXb. I know that he tried to escape on more than one occasion but was always recaptured. He took part in what is known as The Death March on which he was so hungry that on coming across a field of tomatoes he ate so many that he made himself sick and never ate a tomato again for the rest of his life. Like so many he hardly ever spoke of his experiences but kept everything bottled up.
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Col. Alexander Cattanach . British Army 5th Battalion The Queens Own Cameron Highlanders from Kingussie, Invernessshire I have recently been reading through letters written by my grandfather, Colonel Alexander Cattanach to his wife. The letters are fascinating and mainly cover two periods of service.
Firstly, August to September 1941 when his Battalion was highly honoured to be chosen to guard the Royal Family at Balmoral Castle. His letters include vivid memories of a very happy time (apart from his tummy troubles - I believe he had a stomach ulcer) when he was in sole command of the defences at Balmoral. They were made incredibly welcome by the King, Queen and Princesses and he seemed to be almost part of the family.
Secondly, letters to his wife written in the Spring of 1945, describing the horrendous conditions in the P.O.W camps and concentration camps. His Battalion went in immediately after the defeat of the Nazis. There are also some letters from grateful Germans whom he rescued from a terrible fate.
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F/Lt. Edward Albert Cattell DFC. Royal Australian Air Force No.199 Squadron from 81 Mount Street Coogee, NSW AUS Edward Albert Cattell (Big Ted) was my great-grandfather. He joined the RAAF in 1941 and was joined with the RAF during the war with No. 199 Squadron and No. 171 Squadron, flying Halifax bombers and Stirling bombers.
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SC Cattell . British Army SC Cattell 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 are no longer in 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.
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E Catterall . British Army E Catterall 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 are no longer in 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.
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JA Catterall . British Army Loyal North Lancashire Regiment JA Catterall served with the Loyal North Lancashire 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 are no longer in 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.
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Robert J. Catterall . British Army Grenadier Guards from Wigan, Lancashire (d.4th Sep 1944) He died of wounds and was aged 19 at death. He is said to be interred at Longueval Cemetery in France. His uncle (my grandad William Henry Catterall) served throughout the First War. .
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Robert J. Catterall . British Army Grenadier Guards from Wigan, Lancashire (d.4th Sept 1944) He died of wounds and is said to have been buried at Longueval Cemetery in France. He was just 19.
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