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Armed Forces / India 1944-45
« on: Sunday 11 February 07 17:35 GMT (UK) »
Anyone recognise these two ? Dennis BENT and George Smith pictured in India 1944-45 ish.
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Armed Forces / Irish Guards
« on: Saturday 10 February 07 00:44 GMT (UK) »
My father..James Joseph Egan was in the Irish guards 1939-45. Based originally at Catterick camp Yorks..Subsequently became a Driver for Sir Peak-Frean ..yes the famous biscuit manufacturer. Served in FRANCE/Holland/GERMANY.
Was in Niemeigen when the bridge at Arnhem was lost.I gave him the book "A Bridge too Far" many yrs ago.He was unable to go past the first few pages as it named his colleagues and commanding officer.
I have a fantastic picture of him in training..going over the "Greasy pole"
Anyone with any info please contact me.
Regards, Jimmys daughter. Marie xxx
Was in Niemeigen when the bridge at Arnhem was lost.I gave him the book "A Bridge too Far" many yrs ago.He was unable to go past the first few pages as it named his colleagues and commanding officer.
I have a fantastic picture of him in training..going over the "Greasy pole"
Anyone with any info please contact me.
Regards, Jimmys daughter. Marie xxx
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Armed Forces / Re: Royal Signals India 1944
« on: Friday 09 February 07 23:53 GMT (UK) »
Here is what I know about my father in law. : He was based in INDIA . His army number was : 14911239 Royal Signals, I have many photographs..one that names some colleagues. They are as follows.: Alf Cook: George Henson: Ralf Clark: Joe Dixon: Tom Scarott:George Buckley: Ron Fullarton:and himself..Dennis Bent.
If anyone has any info or indeed wishes to follow this link..please let me know xxx
If anyone has any info or indeed wishes to follow this link..please let me know xxx
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Armed Forces / Re: Royal Signals India 1944
« on: Wednesday 07 February 07 02:39 GMT (UK) »
I do indeed have ALL of his service records.When I get some time this week I will forward those details to you.
I have also some photos of some of Dennis`s colleages at the time with a few names mentioned. I will also send those details to you.
Thanks for the welcome and the reply.
xxx
I have also some photos of some of Dennis`s colleages at the time with a few names mentioned. I will also send those details to you.
Thanks for the welcome and the reply.
xxx
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Warwickshire Lookup Requests / Re: Look Up Please
« on: Wednesday 07 February 07 02:19 GMT (UK) »
Thank you !! I am absolutely amazed at these results ! How do you do it ! ??
I have lots to explore here ! especailly the KIRBY connection ! Fascinating !
Many thanks for your efforts !
Regards, Avalonx xx
I have lots to explore here ! especailly the KIRBY connection ! Fascinating !
Many thanks for your efforts !
Regards, Avalonx xx
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Armed Forces / Royal Signals India 1944
« on: Tuesday 06 February 07 23:34 GMT (UK) »
Help required on any basis please. My Father -In -Law , Dennis Wilfred Bent ( deceased) spent his army years in India. I have much memorabilia of his including a programme entitled " Christmas at Palam" 1945. S.E.A.F.F.
The editorial to the programme was written By S.S.Bertram G/C. It is entitled "A word from the groupie" The programme includes The Christmas Eve frivolities,Chrismas Day schedule plus the menu and the Boxing Day schedule.
The souvenir programme has a lucky number on the rear cover number :1666 It seems the lucky winner received some kind of prize on Boxing Day.
Any Info would be useful.I have also many photographs of India that he took during his service there.
Regards,Avalonx
The editorial to the programme was written By S.S.Bertram G/C. It is entitled "A word from the groupie" The programme includes The Christmas Eve frivolities,Chrismas Day schedule plus the menu and the Boxing Day schedule.
The souvenir programme has a lucky number on the rear cover number :1666 It seems the lucky winner received some kind of prize on Boxing Day.
Any Info would be useful.I have also many photographs of India that he took during his service there.
Regards,Avalonx
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Warwickshire Lookup Requests / Re: Look Up Please
« on: Tuesday 06 February 07 23:26 GMT (UK) »
I think I may have gone off on a tangent here !
It seems that John was indeed single until he married Louisa Clark.! I am actually trying to find why,and when he died at a young age.
I know he was a Gunsmith in Birmingham.
An interesting fact ( allegedly) from family talk, is that Louisa`s father
( unknown at present) was the (alleged) inventor of the ??safety pin ! His products were manufactured in his garden shed.However, it seems he was a drinker and, subsequently sold off the business to a bigger concern.! In his wilder moments, he would stick a ??safety pin through his forehead for "fun" ! All of this is anecdotal of course, but fascinating ! Somewhere the name Kirby is associated with Louisa ( Kirby pin)
So much to discover !
Also it seems that Alyisious, Louisa's second husband May have been married previously.To whom? Boy!! my family is rather complicated but somehow amusing in many ways !
Any help on any issues here would be wonderful.I have had to now enlist the help of my older sister to help with the chronology of all this !
Regards xx
It seems that John was indeed single until he married Louisa Clark.! I am actually trying to find why,and when he died at a young age.
I know he was a Gunsmith in Birmingham.
An interesting fact ( allegedly) from family talk, is that Louisa`s father
( unknown at present) was the (alleged) inventor of the ??safety pin ! His products were manufactured in his garden shed.However, it seems he was a drinker and, subsequently sold off the business to a bigger concern.! In his wilder moments, he would stick a ??safety pin through his forehead for "fun" ! All of this is anecdotal of course, but fascinating ! Somewhere the name Kirby is associated with Louisa ( Kirby pin)
So much to discover !Also it seems that Alyisious, Louisa's second husband May have been married previously.To whom? Boy!! my family is rather complicated but somehow amusing in many ways !
Any help on any issues here would be wonderful.I have had to now enlist the help of my older sister to help with the chronology of all this !
Regards xx
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Warwickshire Lookup Requests / Re: Look Up Please
« on: Tuesday 06 February 07 01:27 GMT (UK) »
Louisa married Aloyisius Detheridge in December 1908 ( That was the 2nd marriage for both parties). Previously Louisa had married John ford.I had assumed ( wrongly ) it seems,, that the detheridge boys ( Howard & Alfred) were children of His first marriage. On futher searches it seems they may have been the produce of Louisa and Alyisious. !
Regards Avalonx xxxx
Regards Avalonx xxxx
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Warwickshire Lookup Requests / Look Up Please
« on: Monday 05 February 07 22:43 GMT (UK) »
Looking for Louisa Hughes Clark ? of Catherine Street, Aston Birmingham. Birth details if possible.
Married John Ford. ( His 2nd marriage) . Would like to find John Fords first marriage details if possible.
Also there maybe a "Kirby" connected to the name.
Many Thanks, Avalonx x
Married John Ford. ( His 2nd marriage) . Would like to find John Fords first marriage details if possible.
Also there maybe a "Kirby" connected to the name.
Many Thanks, Avalonx x
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