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World War 2 Two II WW2 WWII 1939 1945

Royal West Kent Regiment (Queens own)




30th Sep 1939 On the Move

1st Oct 1939 On the Move

2nd Oct 1939 On the Move

3rd Oct 1939 Training

22nd Jan 1940 Old Rivals

23rd Jan 1940 Barracks

5th Mar 1940 Raid

3rd Apr 1940 Defences

2nd May 1940 Warning

4th May 1940 New Brigade

4th May 1940 Change of Command

10th May 1940 Defence Work

16th of May 1940 Orders Recieved

17th of May 1940 On the Move

17th May 1940 Bridges

18th of May 1940 On the Move

19th of May 1940 Defences

20th May 1940 Move

20th of May 1940 Orders

21st May 1940 In Action

21st May 1940 In Action

21st of May 1940 Retreat

22nd May 1940 Orders

22nd May 1940 Defensive Positions

23rd May 1940 New Positions

23rd May 1940 In Action

24th May 1940 In Defence

24th May 1940 Last Stand

25th May 1940 Last Stand

25th May 1940 Accident

26th May 1940 Escape

26th May 1940 Reliefs

27th May 1940 Defensive Positions

28th May 1940 Enemy Aircraft

10th Jun 1940 Patrols

7th Aug 1940 Reorganisation

7th Dec 1940 Rugby Match

8th of January 1941 Postings

8th of January 1941 Battalion foundation

18th of January 1941 New posting

26th February 1941 Attack on Luqa aerodrome

18th of April 1941 New recruits and inspection

17th Nov 1942 Training  


THE BRITISH ARMY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM 1939-45

1st Battalion, Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment wade ashore from landing craft during combined operations training in Scotland, 17th of November 1942. © IWM (H 25389)



31st Jan 1943 Advance

26th February 1944 Orders

26th March 1944 Advance Party

31st Mar 1943 Advance

7th Apr 1943 In Action

9th Apr 1943 Heavy Fighting

24th Sep 1943 Arrival

5th Oct 1943 In Action

2nd Nov 1943 Advance

3rd Nov 1943 Advance

5th Nov 1943 Advance

7th Nov 1943 Advance

8th Nov 1943 Advance

18th Nov 1943 Advance

20th Nov 1943 Attack Made

23rd Nov 1943 Crossings

25th Nov 1943 River Rising

29th Nov 1943 Town Captured

30th Nov 1943 Hard Fighting

1st Dec 1943 Hard Fighting

2nd Dec 1943 Advance

7th Dec 1943 Bad Weather

8th Dec 1943 Attack Made

9th Dec 1943 Hard Fighting

10th Dec 1943 Attack Made

12th Dec 1943 Bridgehead

14th Dec 1943 Ground Gained

16th Dec 1943 Advance

21st Dec 1943 Preparations

23rd Dec 1943 In Action

25th Dec 1943 Bombardment

26th Dec 1943 Village Taken

31st Dec 1943 Blizzard

1st February 1944 Ships Observed

2nd February 1944 Equipment Found

3rd February 1944 Recce Patrol

4th February 1944 Orders

5th February 1944 Harassing Fire

6th February 1944 Patrol

7th February 1944 Exchange of Fire

8th February 1944 Enemy Aircraft

9th February 1944 Quiet

10th February Quiet

11th February 1944 Conference

12th February 1944 Orders

13th February 1944 Move

14th February 1944 Enemy Sighted

15th February 1944 Mine Defences

17th February 1944 Attack

18th February 1944 Conference

19th February 1944 Patrols

21st February 1944 Patrol

22nd February 1944 Air Raid

23rd February 1944 Recce

24th February 1944 Quiet

25th February 1944 In Reserve

27th February 1944 Cinema

28th February 1944 Recreation

29th February 1944 Instructions

1st March 1944 Orders

2nd March 1944 Move

3rd March 1944 Hazard

4th March 1944 Training

5th March 1944 Thanksgiving Service

6th March 1944 Whistling bullets

7th March 1944 Recce

8th March 1944 On the March

9th March 1944 On the March

10th March 1944 Advance

11th March 1944 Fire

12th March 1944 Advance

13th March 1944 Quiet night

13th March 1944 Ordered Forward

14th March 1944 Lack of water

14th March 1944 Information Scarce

15th March 1944 Advance

17th March 1944 Prisoner Taken

17th March 1944 Attack Made

18th March 1944 Shelling

19th March 1944 Enemy Gun

20th March 1944 Enemy Posts

21st March 1944 Prisoner Captured

22nd March 1944 Reliefs

23rd March 1944 Attacks

24th March 1944 At Rest

25th March 1944 Address

27th March 1944 Move

28th March 1944 On the Move

29th March 1944 Orders

30th March 1944 Defence

31st March 1944 Orders

3rd Apr 1944 In Action

4th April 1944 Reinforcements for Kohima

5th Apr 1944 Enemy Attacks

5th Apr 1944 On the Move

6th Apr 1944 Enemy Attacks

6th April 1944 Attack Made

7th Apr 1944 Reinforcements

8th Apr 1944 Enemy Attacks

8th Apr 1944 Brave Actions

8th April 1944 Artillery in Position

9th Apr 1944 Enemy Attacks

10th Apr 1944 Enemy Attacks

11th Apr 1944 Enemy Attacks

12th Apr 1944 Supplies

13th Apr 1944 Hard Fighting

13th Apr 1944 Bitter Fighting

13th Apr 1944 Shelling

13th Apr 1944 Attacks

14th Apr 1944 Attack

14th Apr 1944 Break Through

14th Apr 1944 Rain

15th Apr 1944 Break Through

16th Apr 1944 Enemy Attacks

16th Apr 1944 Attacks

17th April 1944 Advance Checked

17th Apr 1944 Holding Position

17th Apr 1944 Attacks

18th Apr 1944 Attack Made

18th Apr 1944 In Action

19th Apr 1944 Reliefs

20th Apr 1944 Reliefs

May 1944 Signallers  

THE BATTLE OF CASSINO, JANUARY-MAY 1944

Signallers of the 6th Battalion Royal West Kent Regiment using a radio in a dugout on Monastery Hill. IWM (NA 13363)



12th May 1944 Move Forward

13th May 1944 River Crossed

14th May 1944 In Action

15th May 1944 Attack Made

7th July 1944 In Action

1st October 1944 Moves

16th October 1944 Liasion

31st Oct 1944 Reliefs

15th November 1944 Exchange of Fire

27th Dec 1944 Reliefs

7th January 1945 Heavy Snow

9th Jan 1945 Reliefs


If you can provide any additional information, especially on actions and locations at specific dates, please add it here.



Those known to have served with

Royal West Kent Regiment (Queens own)

during the Second World War 1939-1945.

  • Adam Malcolm Cyrus. Cpl.
  • Adams Frederick John. Pte.
  • Adcock William Alfred. Pte.
  • Allen Richard Stafford. Capt. (d.19th November 1943)
  • Allen Richard Stafford. T/Capt. (d.19th Nov 1943)
  • Allen William Henry Ian. Pte.
  • Atkinson FE.
  • Avis David George. Private
  • Bailey George Richard. L/Cpl
  • Baker Leonard. Pte.
  • Banks Harold. (d.11th September 1944)
  • Barnes Douglas Frank. L/Cpl. (d.6th July 1944)
  • Bauldy Eddie.
  • Berwick MM. Arthur Joseph James. Cpl.
  • Biddlecombe Frank William.
  • Bonnick A. E.S.. Pte.
  • Booker Arthur J.. Pte.
  • Botton Henry James William. Pte.
  • Brackley Edwin George. Pte.
  • Brannan Victor. L/Cpl.
  • Bray Frank William. S/Sgt.
  • Bray Frank William. S/Sgt.
  • Bray Frank WIlliam. Staff Sgt.
  • Brett Cyril. Pte.
  • Bridger Percy James. Pte.
  • Broughton Frank Allan. Pte.
  • Browne Albert Edward.
  • Bryant DCM MID. William James. Sgt.
  • Burch Fred Essex. Pte
  • Burch Fred Essex. Pte
  • Calverley Ivor.
  • Campbell Patrick Archibald Tomlin William Betts. Lt (d.9th May 1945)
  • Carden John William. Pte.
  • Chapman Ernest. Sgt. (d.16th November 1940)
  • Cherry George William. Cpl.
  • Clifford Leslie Reginald. Pte.
  • Cohen Emanuel. Pte. (d.11th Jan 1942)
  • Collins Horace Arthur. Pte. (d.20th April 1944)
  • Collins Leonard Sidney. Pte. (d.14th April 1944)
  • Costen Frederick Bartholomew. Cpl.
  • Coventry FW.
  • Cramp Henry Leslie. Pte.
  • Crittall William. Pte.
  • Cunnane Thomas. Pte.
  • Davies William Frank. Pte. (d.17th November 1942)
  • Dawe PC.
  • Day Frank Leslie. Pte.
  • Day Leonard Mark. Cpl. (d.24th Aug 1942 )
  • Digweed J.
  • Dixon Thomas McFarlane. L/Cpl.
  • Dowling George William. L/Cpl. (d.20th October 1944)
  • Dudley Leslie Gilbert. Pte.
  • Dudley Leslie Gilbert. Pte.
  • Durling MW.
  • Earle RR.
  • Eary James Richard. (d. )
  • Eary James Richard .
  • Ecclestone George Bertram. L/Cpl. (d.7th September 1942)
  • Edwards Ernest Harry James. Lt.
  • Edwards Frederick George. Pte.
  • Ehrlich Peter Graham. Pte.
  • Elliott Leslie Frederick. Pte.
  • Elsden George William. Cpl.
  • Emblin HF. Sgt.
  • Evans Edward Henry Kitchener. Pte. (d.14th Dec 1943)
  • Fairbrother AW.
  • Fitch James. Pte. (d.7th January 1945)
  • Forbes Daniel. Pte. (d.28th May 1940)
  • Ford James Richard. Sgt.
  • Foreland George Arthur. Pte.
  • Gamman William George. Pte.
  • Gladwish RT.
  • Godfrey David Lesley. Pte.
  • Goldfinch George Kitchener Lewis. Pte.
  • Goodman Norman Henry. Pte.
  • Goodwin William Frederick Charles . Pte.
  • Goodyer Ian Morgan.
  • Graves EF.
  • Greenacre EC.
  • Gregory FG.
  • Gregory George James William. Pte.
  • Hall George William. Pte.
  • Hamilton RF.
  • Harman VC John Pennington. L/Cpl. (d.9th April 1944)
  • Harper CL.
  • Harper Jack Theodore. L/Cpl.
  • Harris Richard. Sgt.
  • Harrison Owen Horace. Cpl. (d.19th Jan 1945)
  • Hart Lawerence Samuel. Pte.
  • Hart Philip Edmund Charles. Pte.
  • Hawes FH.
  • Hemmens Fred.
  • Herbert AF. Pte.
  • Hinsley SA.
  • Hisser FG.
  • Holland MID. Jeffrey Edward. Cpl.
  • Homewood HA.
  • Hudson Henry Francis. Pte. (d.13th Jan 1942)
  • Hudson Henry Francis. Pte. (d.13th Jan 1942)
  • Hudson Henry Francis. Pte. (d.13th January 1942)
  • Hughes Hugh. Pte.
  • Humm Alfred Henry. Pte.
  • Humm Alfred Henry. Pte.
  • Humphrey Kenneth John. Pte.
  • Jeal Jim.
  • Jewiss PWS.
  • Jones .
  • Jones JA.
  • Jones John Frederick. Pte.
  • Jones Teifion Rees. Pte.
  • Jones W P. Private
  • Joseph Albert. L/Cpl
  • Keane Marcus Hugh. Major. (d.21st May 1940)
  • King Percy Frederick George. Pte.
  • King Percy Frederick George. Pte.
  • Kirby Fredrick. Pte. (d.14th Nov 1943)
  • Lane Charles. Pte.
  • Laville John. Pte.
  • Lindsey Walter Richard. Pte.
  • Lintott Jack. Pte.
  • Lippett George Albert. Pte.
  • Lisney Joseph Frank. L/Cpl. (d.29th May 1940)
  • Little James William George. Pte.
  • Lyons Edward.
  • Mann PK.
  • Maplesden Charlie. Pte.
  • Marriott FS.
  • Martin RL.
  • Martin Thomas George. Pte. (d.Between 21st May and 23rd June 1940)
  • Matthews Edward. Pte. (d.20th August 1944)
  • May Frederick.
  • Maynard Eric Gordon. L/Cpl.
  • McGrath Patrick J.. Pte. (d.27th Jul 1942)
  • Mills Charles Sidney. Cpl.
  • Mitchard Leonard Herbert. Cpl.
  • Mogie William. Pte. (d.28th Dec 1943)
  • Mogie William. Pte. (d.28th Dec 1943)
  • Mogie William. Pte. (d.28th Dec 1943)
  • Moody AC. L/Cpl.
  • Moon Charles Frederick. Pte.
  • Mundean EAA.
  • Munt WJ.
  • Mutton Victor Joseph. L/Cpl
  • Newman Ronald Harold. (d.10th Feb 1944)
  • Norman MM Charles Frederick. A/Sjt.
  • O'Leary Danny.
  • Paine GJ.
  • Parfitt Richard Thomas. Pte.
  • Paul Stanley Mark. Cpl. (d.26th Feb 1944)
  • Pearman Arthur Edward. Tpr.
  • Penman David Irons. Tpr. (d.5th Oct 1944)
  • Perrin John Edwood.
  • Petty George. Pte.
  • Phillips Howard. L/Sgt. (d.14th Dec 1944)
  • Phillips Howard. L/Sgt. (d.14th Dec 1944)
  • Pitt GJ.
  • Platt Edward. Pte.
  • Price Peter. L/Cpl. (d.17th Dec 1943)
  • Quinn Edward. Pte.
  • Quinn Ernest. L/Cpl.
  • Rayward K.
  • Rees George Alexander. Pte. (d.17th November 1942)
  • Ring RJ.
  • Robson MiD. Edward Herbert. Capt. (d.23rd October 1944)
  • Robson William David.
  • Robson William.
  • Roden FJ.
  • Ruddock Kenneth Maurice. Pte.
  • Russell William Arthur. Pte.
  • Shackleford Kenneth Richard. L/Cpl.
  • Sharp Albert Richard. Pte.
  • Sharpe WF.
  • Shaw Benjamin. Pte.
  • Shinnick Walter Daniel. Pte. (d.20th February 1940)
  • Shobbrook MID. Ronald Ernest. Pte.
  • Smith FA.
  • Standen Frederick Charles. Pte.
  • Stevens Reginald. Pte.
  • Stickley Leonard John. Pte
  • Street Raymond. Pte.
  • Stringer Fredrick William. Pte.
  • Strudwick Thomas Frank Henry. Pte.
  • Sutcliffe BT.
  • Swindell Jesse Albert. Pte (d.20th May 1940)
  • Tidy Allen. L/Cpl.
  • Timcke George William. Pte.
  • Timmins James. Pte.
  • Tite Harry.
  • Tomsett Arthur Benjamin. Pte. (d.21st May 1940)
  • Trigwell John Hermer.
  • True Albert. Pte. (d.24th Apr 1945)
  • Wallace Harry Charles. Pte.
  • Wallis Francis Edward. Gnr.
  • Wallis Jack Lionel. Pte.
  • Ward Richard. Pte.
  • Ward Richard. Pte.
  • Ward Richard. Pte.
  • Waterhouse Leonard John.
  • Waters Percy Cyril. Pte.
  • Weekes Frank Edward Maurice. Pte.
  • Wells MiD. Raymond Percival. CQMS.
  • Wilcox Berkeley George.
  • Willetts Frederick George. Pte.
  • Williams Ronald Ernest. Pte. (d.28th Oct 1944)
  • Willoughby Reginald Augustus.
  • Wood James Allen. Pte.
  • Wraight Percy John.

The names on this list have been submitted by relatives, friends, neighbours and others who wish to remember them, if you have any names to add or any recollections or photos of those listed, please Add a Name to this List

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BT Sutcliffe 49 Regiment Reconnaissance Corps

BT Sutcliffe served with the 49 Regiment 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 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.

Dan



FA Smith 11th Hussars

FA Smith served with the 11th Hussars 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.

Dan



WF Sharpe Royal West Kent Regiment

WF Sharpe served with the Royal West Kent 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.

Dan



FJ Roden Royal West Kent Regiment

FJ Roden served with the Royal West Kent 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.

Dan



RJ Ring Royal West Kent Regiment

RJ Ring served with the Royal West Kent 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.

Dan



K Rayward Royal West Kent Regiment

K Rayward served with the Royal West Kent 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.

Dan



GJ Pitt Royal West Kent Regiment

GJ Pitt served with the Royal West Kent 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.

Dan



GJ Paine Royal West Kent Regiment

GJ Paine served with the Royal West Kent 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.

Dan



WJ Munt Royal West Kent Regiment

WJ Munt served with the Royal West Kent 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.

Dan



EAA Mundean Royal West Kent Regiment

EAA Mundean served with the Royal West Kent 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.

Dan









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