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205626 Pte. Frank Conlon British Army 1st Battalion Royal Norfolk Regiment from:Birmingham (d.20th Aug 1944) I am trying to find information regarding my father Private Frank Conlon who served with the 1st Battalion Royal Norfolk Regiment and who died in Normandy in August 1944. He is buried in Bayeux Cemetery. I was 3 years old when he died and have only the information my mother told me. My father and mother were both from Belfast, Northern Ireland but met and married in Birmingham. I have tried on two occasions to obtain my father's Army Personnel records but have been told that they cannot be found. He died on the 20th August 1944 but, according to my mother, he was in hospital for a while before his death. I would dearly love some information on him or advice on any other source I can contact to assist me. I want to keep the memory of my father alive for future descendants. Marie Dobbin Add to this record.  Additional Information: There is a Pte F. Conlon army no.5122102 listed in the Roll of Honour (Those killed in battle) with the date 20th August 1944 on page 11 of the book "History of 1st Battalion The Royal Norfolk Regiment 1939-1945 World War 2" by The Battalion, printed by Jerrold. Another book, "Thank God and the Infantry - From D-Day to VE-Day with the 1st Battalion, The Royal Norfolk Regiment" by John Lincoln, Amberley books is also very informative. Phill Timmins Reply Related Content: 1st Battalion, Royal Norfolk Regiment Can you help us to add to our records? Add a record to our website. The names and stories on this website have been submitted by their relatives and friends. If your relations are not listed please add their names so that others can read about them Did you or your relatives live through the Second World War? Do you have any photos, newspaper clippings, postcards or letters from that period? Have you researched the names on your local or war memorial? Were you or your relative evacuated? Did an air raid affect your area? If so please let us know. Help us to build a database of information on those who served both at home and abroad so that future generations may learn of their sacrifice. Contact us. Celebrate your own Family History Celebrate by honouring members of your family who served in the Secomd World War both in the forces and at home. We love to hear about the soldiers, but also remember the many who served in support roles, nurses, doctors, land army, muntions workers etc. Please use our Family History resources to find out more about your relatives. Then please send in a short article, with a photo if possible, so that they can be remembered on these pages.

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