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16th July 1944On this day:
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Remembering those who died this day.
- Bailey William Kenneth. Pte. (d.16th July 1944)
- Boyter Peter Vincent. Sgt. (d.16th Jul 1944)
- Ferguson John Henry. Cpl. (d.16th Jul 1944)
- Hulme Albert. Pte. (d.16th July 1944)
- Menzies Colin Sutherland. Sgt. (d.16th Jul 1944)
- Mickleborough-Saunders Eric Walter. Sgt. (d.16th Jul 1944)
- O'Neill George Edward. (d.16th July 1944)
- Shaw Harold. Pte. (d.16th July 1944)
- Shorrock George Orson. Pte. (d.16th July 1944)
- Steward Harry Michael. F/O. (d.16th July 1944)
- Stuart Alan James. Major (d.16th July 1944)
- Tyson Frederick Samuel Roland. Cpl. (d.16th Jul 1944)
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Stories from 16th July 1944
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Cpl. John Michael Martin. British Army, 6th Battalion, D coy. Kings Own British Borders. (d.4th Oct 1944) The Fighting Fools
by Cpl John Michael Martin,
D-Coy 6th KOSB
16th July 1944
Remember that hill termed 113?
To many just a number,
Except the KOSB
But wait,I'll tell it to you right
Of the KOSB's brave and gallant fight.
Though their numbers were few,
They did not quail,
They had been given a task,
And they would not fail.
They would hold that ground,
Come what may,
And though cut off,
Kept the Hun at bay.
The Boche tried everything they knew,
To try and make a big breakthrough,
But they'd underestimated those heroes all,
Who, before they'd retreat,
Decided to fight or fall,
So they took the strain and did not flinch,
And the Boche advanced not a single inch.
So praise those lads of the 6/KOSB
Whose stand made possible this victory,
Unknown till now, they've made their name,
And covered their Regiment with undying fame.
Cpl. John Martin was wounded in action and died at 4 am on the 4th Oct 1944 in 39th British General Hospital - due to a shell wound to his neck which left him paralised. He is buried in the Brussels Town Cemetary. Liz Robb
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Cpl. John Henry Ferguson. British Army, The Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry. (d.16th Jul 1944) My grandfather, John H Ferguson served in the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry until his death 16/7/1944. He is buried in Italy. He was born in Durham county but lived in Plymouth where my mother was born.
Sadly, I don't have much information at all. My grandmother was pregnant with her second child, Jacqueline and my mother was aged 6 when he died. They moved to South Africa after the war.Heather
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Pte. William Kenneth Bailey. British Army, 7th Battalion Hampshire Regiment. (d.16th July 1944) As a philatelist I acquired some WWII forces mail to the same address in South Wales. One was from Ken Bailey in June 1944 to his parents. Only on reading the other two, sent later, did I realise these were from soldier friends sending condolences. Research shows he was killed in the Hampshires attack on Maltot, Normandy two weeks after the letter I have was sent - probably one of his last home.
He is buried in Bayeux War Cemetery.R Walker
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Pte. George Orson Shorrock. British Army, 4th (Hallamshire) Btn. York and Lancaster Regiment. (d.16th July 1944) George Shorrock served with The Hallamshire Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment. I would love to hear from anyone with any information regarding this soldier.
George Shorrock
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Major Alan James Stuart. British Army, 4th Battalion Welch Regiment. (d.16th July 1944) We have recently taken ownership of a book owned by this brave gentleman, Major Alan Stuart of the 4th Battalion, Welch Regiment. His signature and date of ownership (1936) sparked a passionate interest for us to reunite the book with his family.
Captain A Stuart took command of the battalion on 7th of July 1944 following the wounding and extraction of his senior officer. On 13th of July 1944 he was promoted to Major, only for this to be cut short 3 days later when he fell in battle on 16th of July 1944.
If anyone can help our quest we would be very grateful. Stuart Ingram
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F/O. Harry Michael Steward. Royal Air Force, 76 Squadron. (d.16th July 1944) Harry Steward is buried in Courcelles-les-Gisors, Oise, France
He was a Pilot in 76 Squadron and died 16th July 1944, aged 22. Son of Capt. Harry Steward, O.B.E., M.C., J.P., and Sybil M. Steward, of Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
The inscription on his headstone reads, O Valiant Heart.
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Sgt. Eric Walter Mickleborough-Saunders. Royal Air Force, 76 Squadron. (d.16th Jul 1944) Eric Walter Mickleborough-Saunders is buried in the cemetery at Courcellesles Gisors at Oise, France.
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Sgt. Peter Vincent Boyter. Royal Air Force, 76 Squadron. (d.16th Jul 1944) Peter Boyter is buried in Courcelles-les-Gisors, Oise, France. He on died 16th July 1944, aged 19. Son of Robert Boyter and of Violet Boyter (nee Vincent) of Pittenweem, Fife. The inscription Reads, In Loving Remembrance Of Peter, Our dear Son and Brother. Dad, Mum and Sisters.
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Sgt. Colin Sutherland Menzies. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 76 Squadron. (d.16th Jul 1944) Sergeant Colin Menzies is buried in Courcelles-les-Gisors, Oise, France
He was a Bomber Aimer with 76 Squadron, aged 29.
Son of Thomas B. Menzies and Catherine Menzies, husband of Jean Lawson Menzies of Kirkcudbright.
The inscription on his headstone reads, To all who strive faithfully in this life death is the gateway to sunshine.
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Pte. Albert Hulme. British Army, East Lancashire Regiment. (d.16th July 1944) Albert Hulme is buried Tilly-Sur-Seulles cemetery in France. Judi Hall
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