Cpl. William Ramsay . British Army from Chryston Glasgow My dad William Ramsay was in the Territorial Army when WW2 broke out and was immediatly recalled home from Yorkshire to his own army unit, he was in the Pipe Band and I believe the entire pipe band of Chryston was called up to the same unit. The officer in charge had tartan kilts made for the entire band, He served in the TA as a driver in Europe and did not return home till late on in 1945
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Edwin Ramsey DSC.. United States Army 26th Cavalry Regiment from Westwood, CA
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2nd Lt. George Klindt Ramsey . USAAF nav. from (d. ) My uncle, George Klindt Ramsey is in the back row of the photo of Raymond C Houghtby's crew. Does anyone have a clearer copy of the photo for my genealogy files? My was my mother's brother and an important part of my life.
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George William Ramsey . British Army 9th Btn. Cameronians (d.16th Feb 1945)
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Pvt. James J. "Junior" Ramsey . United States Army 79th Infantry Division from McAlester, Okla James Ramsey, known as Junior served with 79th Infantry Division. Junior's unit was sent to Europe straight out of boot camp and landed on Utah Beach on 12th of June 1944. He was part of Patton's 3rd Army.
In a telegram to my mother, dated 28th of December 1944 my dad was reported Missing in Action then on 8th of January 1945 in another telegram she was notified that he was killed in action. On 28th of May 1945 another telegram stated that: It is with great pleasure I inform you that your husband Pvt. James J. Ramsey previously reported Killed In Action 8 December Returned to Military control 8 May. In my recent letter that your husband was a Prisoner of War of the German Govt. It is a matter of deep regret to me that conflicting reports from the field should have caused you so much anxiety and grief. I hope that realization that your husband is alive will bring you proportionate Joy and satisfaction. J A Ulio the Adjutant General of the Army.
My Dad received three Battle Stars and an Oak Leaf, Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star along with the Purple Heart and Oklahoma Medal of Valor.
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Richard J. Ramsey . My grandfather, Richard J Ramsey of Indiana, was a POW at the Stalag 9B Bad Orb Hessen-Nassau, Prussia 50-09. I do not have additional information. He never spoke of his experience to his children. He died in a car accident in 1975. If there is anyone who remembers him there, I would appreciate any information. Thank you.
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Sam Ramsey . Royal Navy Merlin/Donisbristle Royal Naval Air Service Sam Ramsey was my father. He died in 1978. I am trying to find out which branch of the forces he was in, as I have no records, although I have his medals. I know he was shipwrecked at least twice and both times taken to Australia.
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LdgSea. Thomas John Ramsey . Royal Navy HMS Witherington from County Armagh, Northern Ireland Thomas Ramsey was born in Northern Ireland. He served on HMS Witherington and HMS Anguilla. From 16th April to 24th June 1941 and 23rd June to 30th July 1944 he served at HMS Collingwood. He worked as a Radar Operator. I am interested in learning more about my grandfather's war service.
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Sgt J E Ramsey. . RAF 12sqd
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Able Sea. Cuthbert Ramshaw . Royal Navy SS Embassage (d.27th Aug 1941) Cuthbert Ramshaw served on the SS Embassage and died, aged 31, on the 27th August 1941 when his ship SS Embassage was sunk by u-557.
He was born in South Shields 1910, the son of John W. and Jane Ramshaw (nee Scullion) of South Shields.
Cuthbert is commemorated on the WW2 Roll of Honour Plaque in the entrance of Jarrow Town Hall and on the Chatham Naval Memorial.
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Pte. George Ramshaw . 2nd Btn. Seaforth Highlanders from Newcastle Upon Tyne (d.14th July 1943)
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HM Ramshaw . British Army HM Ramshaw 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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Able.Sea. Thomas Ramshaw . Royal Navy HMS President III (d.23rd Nov 1941) Thomas Ramshaw died aged 20, he is remembered on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial and is commemorated on the WW2 Roll of Honour Plaque in the entrance of Jarrow Town Hall.
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Ord. Sea. William Ramshaw . Royal Navy HMS Janus (d.23rd Jan 1944) William Ramshaw served on board HMS Janus and died, age 19, on the 23rd January 1944 when his ship was bombed and sunk at Anzio.
William was born in Jarrow 1929, the son of Thomas and Catherine Ramshaw (nee Gibson) of Jarrow.
He is commemorated on the WW2 Roll of Honour Plaque in the entrance of Jarrow Town Hall and on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial.
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P/O. Peter James Ramwell DFC.. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 9 Squadron Pete Ramwell flew with 9 Squadron.
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DE Ranby . British Army Royal Armoured Corps DE Ranby 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 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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Tommy Rance . Royal Air Force RAF Honeybourne
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Jack Rand . Royal Air Force RAF Upper Heyford Jack Rand was stationed at Upper Heyford during 1943.
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Lawrence John Rand . Royal Navy HMS Aristocrat I served on HMS Aristocrat and HMS Glory.
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Lawrence John Rand . Royal Navy HMS Aristocrat I trained at HMS Collingwood from the 9th of March 1943. I went on to join HMS Aristocrat and then HMS Gloty. I have a class photo, is anyone out there in the same intake?
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Sgt. Randall . British Army Royal Welch Fusiliers
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Pte. Francis Harry Randall . British Army 2nd Btn. Worcestershire Regiment from Leamington Spa
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Dvr. George Douglas "Sticks" Randall . British Army Royal Army Service Corps from Kensington, London Dad, Douglas Randall was a POW for the whole six years after being captured at the beginning of the war. He was driving the Padre somewhere in France when he got stopped by German soldiers. He had his front teeth knocked out by the butt of a gun. They shot the padre and made Doug dig his grave. All the time he was thinking he was digging his own grave too. He buried the padre and was taken to a POW camp. He was in several camps during this time. The four camps that I know of were, Friegegeben Stalag IIID, Stalag XXA, Stalag XXB & Blechhammer E3.
He was on the long walk to a camp in Poland in which many died. He was always called Doug as his father was named George but his nickname was Sticks as he was a drummer and performed in the camp entertainment shows.
My father said he was treated well by his captors.
Dad was on a re-union committee for ex pows from Blechhammer E3 camp after the war and was chosen to host a visit from a German Prince as a good relations exercise. So Prince Hohenlohe came to stay with my Mum & Dad in their tiny house in London.
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Sgt. Harry Randall MBE.. British Army Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) from Sheffield My father, Sergeant Harry Randall was moved from Stalag 18A (Wolfsberg) after attempting to escape. He had commandeered a bogey wagon high on a hill top with two other prisoners, one an Australian. They careered through Wolfsberg railway station, unable to stop, watched by a platform of German soldiers! This was the third escape attempt. The first being in Salonika Greece also unsuccessful. The second at Selzthal in Feb 1942. Whilst in Stalag 383 he again attempted to escape and attempted tunnelling but was discovered before completion. Whilst in Stalag 383 he received a certificate from the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce London. stating:
Harry Randall Stalag 383 'This Certificate of Second Class in German. Commercial Examinations Intermediate Stage' My father told me that he was learning German to aid any escape. His military records confirm acts of sabotage, transferring labels from one railway wagon to another, loosening of screws affixing lines to sleepers.A giant of a man, who finally left the army in 1962 with a MBE.
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Sgt J L Randall . RAF 12sqd
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J Randall . British Army Highland Light Infantry J Randall served with the Highland Light Infantry 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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Tpr. John Randall . British Army 107th Recce Troop (Kings Own) Royal Armoured Corps from East Ham, London Uncle John Randall was the son of William James Isaac Randall and Elizabeth Rhodes. He was called up in 1940 and served as a driver in a Stuart Light Tank from D Day +3 to the end of the war.
Many tales to tell which I loved hearing. A lovely man and I miss him.
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Lt. Richard John Randall MID.. British Army 2nd Btn. Royal Northunberland Fusiliers from Folkestone, Kent
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Trooper Thomas Randall . British Army Royal Tank Reginment from London Just received my father's prisoner of war record from the Red Cross.He never spoke about his imprisonment much,so this is our first record of his war years...
Thomas Randall was in the Royal Tank Regiment, taken in Tobruk in August 1942, to Italy then moved to a few camps in Italy, until he was moved to Stalag IV/B in April 1943.
He was then moved to Stalag IV/C in October 1943 until 1945.
Loved reading all the stories of the brave men from this camp, anyone who knew of my dad or any other details,I would love to hear from them.
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Ldcr. Robert Ivor Randall-Jones . Royal Navy from Bridgwater, Somerset (d.23rd July 1946) Robert Randall-Jones was the son of John Randall and Rachel Jones; husband of Beatrice Randall Jones, of Bridgwater, Somerset.
He was 47 when he died and was buried in the Buenos Aires (Chacarita) British Cemetery, Argentina.
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