Fus. Leonard Charles Thoroughgood . British Army 1st Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers (d.29th Decembrr 1942) Len Thoroughgood was one of the many Irish lads who were given hospitality by my parents, Jean and Jimmy Cowan, in Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland, before going to North Africa where sadly he was killed.
He is buried in Medjel-el-bab War Cemetery.
His half brother Harry survived and lived in London after the war.
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Pte. Carmon Carlton Thorp . United States Army Air Forces from Bridgewater, Ohio (d.9th July 1944) Carmon Thorpe was my uncle who I never got to meet. My Dad Victor and Uncle Darrell all served in WW2. A week before Carmon was killed he and Darrell sat under a tree and talked. They both agreed if one would die the other would bring back his body. Darrell made sure this happened and he was brought home and buried with other family members. Rest In Peace Boys.
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R Thorp . British Army R Thorp 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.
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F/O. Alfred Thorpe . Royal Air Force 76 Sqdn. from Sutton in Ashfield, Notts. (d.30th March 1944) Alfred Thorpe was the navigator in the crew of F/O Gordon Greenacre, who were shot down shortly before midnight on 30th March 1944, en route to Nuremberg. The crew were on their 21st operation. Five of the seven crew members were killed: F/O Greenacre, P/O Arneil, P/O Death, P/O Maw, F/O Thorpe.
The crew members who survived were: Tony Monk (rank unknown), Jack Hawthorn (rank unknown). The aircraft was Halifax MkIII LW647 "W".
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Sgt. Arthur Thorpe . British Army Reconnaissance Corps from Birmingham My Father, Arthur Thorpe joined the army, I think the Staffordshire Regiment in 1939/40.
He became a corporal then Sergent eventually joining the Reconnaissance Corps in Bren gun carriers and armoured cars.
He fought in France, Holland and Germany joining the fighting a few days after D Day.
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Clifford Thorpe . British Army Welsh Guards from Shropshire
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Frank Thorpe . Royal Navy HMS Nelson from Sheffield I believe my Dad, Frank Thorpe was a crew member on the Nelson, and he served in Murmansk on Russian convoys a lot. I am trying to trace anything I can on my late dad. He died when I was 16, so I don't know much about his war years. As I get older, my desire to know gets stronger. If anyone can help, I would be most appreciative. Thanks.
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Spr. Harold Thorpe . British Army 663 Artisan Works Company Royal Engineers (d.17th Jun 1940) Harold Thorpe of 663 Artisan Works Company, Royal Engineers lost his life in the sinking of the Lancastria.
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PO. Ina Bremner Thorpe . Women's Royal Naval Service Steward from Claydon, Bucks Ina Thorpe in WRNS from 1940-1946 and was stationed at the following establishments for the duration: HMS Ambrose, MTC Rosyth, HMS Sparrow Hawk, HMS Merlin, HMS Condor, HMS Merganser. Rating from WREN to petty officer, and in the category of steward.
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PO. Ina Thorpe . Women's Royal Naval Service My mother, Leading Wren Ina Thorpe is second right in this photo. Later she was a Petty Officer.
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James Edward Thorpe . British Army from Oldbury My father was a POW, captured in Lille, France and marched to Poland to Stalag 20b. He was just 18 and in the territorial army when he was sent to war.
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F/O. Leslie Amos Thorpe . Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 418 Squadron from Altrincham, Cheshire (d.22nd February 1945) Flying as a navigator, Leslie Thorpe was 22 years old when he was killed. He was the son of Amos and Rose Ethel Thorpe of Altrincham, Cheshire.
He is buried in the Nieuwe-Schans General Cemetery, Groningen, Netherlands.
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Raymond Wilford Thorpe . British Army Royal Norfolk Regiment from Downham Market
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Raymond Wilford Thorpe . British Army 7th Btn. Royal Norfolk Regiment from Downham Market
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Raymond Wilford Thorpe . British Army 7th Btn Norfolk Regiment from Downham Market
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L/Cpl. Raymond Wilford Thorpe . British Army Norfolk Regiment from Downham Market
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TA Thorpe . British Army Royal Sussex Regiment TA Thorpe served with the Royal Sussex 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.
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Able.Sea. Thomas Reid Thorpe . Royal Navy HMS Gallant (d.10th Jan 1941) Thomas Thorpe was the son of George William and Susan Thorpe of Jarrow.
He died aged 24 and is remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial.
He is also commemorated on the WW2 Roll of Honour Plaque in the entrance of Jarrow Town Hall.
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Sgt G Thorpe. . RAF 77 sqd. (d.15th Jan 1945)
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2ndEng.Off. Gudmund Thorvardarson . Merchant Navy SS. St. Dominic from Horsens, Denmark (d.4th Feb 1947) Second Engineer Officer Thorvardarson was the son of Gudmundur and Marie Thorvardarson, husband of Bodil Thorvardarson, of Horsens, Denmark.
He was aged 35 when he died and is buried in the Horsens Eastern Cemetery in Denmark.
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Henry Thow . Army No. 7 Commando My father Henry Thow was in Stalag 383. He was Scottish and was taken prisoner on Crete after the parachute drop by the Germans. My Dad was in number 7 Commando and were really left to fight the rearguard. He hid out for a while in the mountains but was taken prisoner. The Germans were very bad to them and made them march to the boat to Italy. the men were in cattle trucks and very rarely let out. By the time they reached the camp many had died in the trains.
My Dad said he had been a 'Guest of the Furer' for 5 years! When he came home he was very thin and the last months in the camp was pretty rough as the Germans were not giving them their red cross parcels. He escaped twice and was in solitary often, also for refusing to work on New Years day!! He had a lovley experience when he went back to Crete and was made a honorory member of the local Crete resistance.
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Vincent Lee Thrasher . United States Army 84th Division 335th Rgt. Coy I I was in the 84th Divsion, 335th Rgt, Coy I. I was captured at Rochefort, Belgium on 24th December 1944 and spent about a month at Gerolatein, Germany. Then we started walking to a railroad that was still working. I was put on a boxcar with about 90 plus other prisoners and spent several days locked in there. Finally, we got to Stalag 12A at Limburg. I was put in the prison `hospital' and weighed in at 68 lbs. When the Allies advanced near to there, the walking wounded were moved out, but I was able to stay behind. We were liberated on 27th March 1945.
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Vincent Lee Thrasher . US Army Co. I 335th Infantry Regiment I was in the 84th Division 335th Reg Co I. Was cptured at Rochefort Brlgium on Dec 24th 45. I spent about a month at Gerolatein, Ger. Then started walking to a railroad that was still working. Was put on a boxcar with about 90 plus other prisoners and spent several days locked in there. Finally got to Stallag 12A at Limburg. I was put in the prison "hospital" and weighed in at 68 lbs. When the allies advanced to near there the walking wounded were moved out but I was able to stay behind. We were liberated 27th of March 1945.
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Pte. John Thraxton . British Army 7/10th Battalion Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (d.4th Jun 1943) John was the son of William and Mary E Thraxton of Jarrow.
He died aged 28 and is buried in Sfax War Cemetery.
He is commemorated on the WW2 Roll of Honour Plaque in the entrance of Jarrow Town Hall.
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Boris Threadgold. . RAF 626 Squadron
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Harold Roland "Rex" Threlful . Royal Air Force My Grandad Harold Threlful was a rear gunner in a Lancaster Bomber in the Second World War. He died 22 years ago. My youngest son is trying to find out about him. We had a newspaper report, that my Nan still has, about a "plucky Welsh Rear Gunner". Apparently, he saved the life of one of his crew twice, leaning out of the plane and dragging his friend to safety. I would love to find out any more info, this is all I have. I don't know what squadron he was in.
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Ronald Calvin Threlkeld . British Army Raiding Support Regiment from London
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T/Sgt. Gerald Alred Throckmorton . United States Army Air Forces 74th Troop Carrier Squadron from Bald Knob, Arkansas Gerald Throckmorton was awarded the Air Medal.
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Frank Thrower . 100 Squadron
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