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Sgt. Raymond Dawson . British Army 13th Btn. Parachute Regiment from Liverpool
Our grandfather, Raymond Dawson was a paratrooper who was captured in the Battle of the Bulge. He was injured and after capture was sent to Stalag XIIA until he was liberated by the Americans. He also served with the South Lancashire Regiment. Any information to help us on our search would be much appreciated.
Richard John Secord Dawson . Royal Canadian Air Force 39th Sqn Bomber Command from Ohio
(d.24th Feb1943)
Richard John Secord Dawson was killed on thne 24th Feb 1943. He was a friend of my Uncle Jack Pearson RAF who survived the war,but who has since died. My auntie who is in her nineties seems to think Dawson had a wife and children but her memory is fading. I am looking for descendants, any information would be gratefully received as I would like to make contact.
Robert Dawson . British Army Northumberland Fusiliers
I have two uncles who were in the Northumberland Fusiliers during WWII. They were both captured at St Valery. Robert was interned in Stalag 8b and Thomas was in Stalag 5, Poland,
RW Dawson . British Army North Irish Horse
RW Dawson served with the North Irish Horse 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.
T Dawson . British Army Reconnaissance Corps
T Dawson served with the Reconnaissance 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 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.
Thomas Dawson . British Army Northumberland Fusiliers
I have two uncles who were in the Northumberland Fusiliers during WWII. They were both captured at St Valery. Thomas was interned in Stalag 5, Poland, and Robert in Stalag 8b.
Thomas Dawson . from Yorkshire
My father was at Mulhberg (Stalag 4b) for two years. He was from Yorkshire, his name was Thomas Dawson. Does anyone remember him?
Thomas Dawson . Home Guard 11th (West Newcastle) Battalion, Northumberland
Cpl. Thomas Dawson MM.. British Army
Thomas Dawson was awarded the Military Medal.
Flt Sgt Tom "Sonny" Dawson . RAAF 640 squadron from Tillycoultry, Scotland
(d.31st March 1944)
V Dawson . British Army 9th Lancers
V Dawson served with the 9th 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 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.
Master Walter Dawson CBE. Merchant Navy SS Tamaroa from Chadwell Heath, Essex.
(d.5th Sep 1946)
Walter Dawson was the husband of Lillian Rose Dawson, of Chadwell Heath, Essex. He was 54 when he died. He is buried in the Buenos Aires (Chacarita) British Cemetery in Argentina.
WG Dawson . British Army
WG Dawson 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.
Wilfred Eric "Jerry" Dawson . British Army Royal Scots Fusiliers from Stafordshire
Wilfred Dawson served with the Royal Scots Fusiliers. I have not got a story but would like to know if anyone knew him.
Able Sea. William Dawson . Royal Navy
J Dawson. . 428 Sqd
P/O. Norman Frederick Dawson. . 114 Sqd.
Day . Royal Navy HM LCI(S) 514
My father served on HM LCI(S) 514. Warsash was their home port. Some names he remembers:
Captain (Sub Lt) Allsop No. 1. Sub Lt. Corliss Coxswain Len Salter PO Engine Room Len Granley Bunts Les Daly Cook Bartram Gunners Blacker and Blondie Felton Seamen Ellis, Gardner and Charlie Bennett.
Agnes Day . Land Army
F/O Alfred Day . Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 619 Sqdn. from Radlett
(d.6th January 1944)
Does anyone have any photos of 619 Squadron predating 6th January 1944? My relative, F/O Alfred Day was pilot of this flight: ED586 - I - EM-F Ebert and crashed near the target, all d, Stettin 6.1.44. He died along with six members of the crew.
Pte. Alfred James Day . British Army Royal Army Ordnance Corps from Ipswich
James Day would have been my uncle, had he lived longer. He died in 1954. He was listed as missing in action on 15th of February 1942. I discovered he was a POW in Thailand as of 1st of November 1944. He was in the Malai 1 POW camp from 15th of February 1942 and was liberated on 5th of September 1945. I'm still researching his past.
Pte. Alfred Day . British Army 2nd Btn. Yorkshire Regiment (Green Howards) from Ossett
CE Day . British Army
CE Day 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.
CR Day . British Army
CR Day 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.
Sgt. Edward George Havelock Day . Royal Air Force 106 Sqd. from Bexleyheath, Kent
(d.9th Oct 1943)
Ted was a rear gunner in a Lancaster Bomber. They took of at 23.10 on the 8th Oct 1943 and were shot down at 01.45 9th October 1943. All the crew perished.
The crew had dropped their load on target and were heading out taking evasive action to avoid flak and patrolling Luftwaffe fighters. As thy were climbing to 12,000 feet they were caught by searchlight and the fighters attacked. All the crew are buried together in Hanover War Cemetery.
- Sgt R T G Lester
- Sgt R E Burgess
- Sgt K Saunders
- Fl/Sgt J F Ellins
- Sgt E G H Day
- Sgt H N Gustard
Pte. Edward Day . British Army 2nd Btn. Gordon Highlanders from Kentish Town, London
(d.16th August 1943)
Edward Day is buried in Kanchanaburi War Cemetery in Thailand. I believe he was one of the very unlucky 600 soldiers that were chosen by the Japanese to be transferred to Thailand and forced to work on the railway. Edward was the son of Arthur and Agnes Gwenneth Day (nee King)
EN Day . British Army Reconnaissance Corps
EN Day served with the Reconnaissance 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 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.
F Day . British Army
F Day 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.
Pte. Frank Leslie "Dayo" Day . British Army 7th Btn. Royal West Kent Regiment from Hither Green, London
Sgt. Frederick William Day . British Army 2nd Btn. East Lancashire Regiment
Fred Day served from around 1932 until 1940 in the Far East, Hong Kong, Shanghai and in India. He returned to UK in 1940 and transferred to Small Arms School Corps in 1943. He retired in 1953 after 22 years with the colours. He passed away in 1976.
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