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[louisa maud]

I would like to say Thank you Migky, an interesting site which I will look at when I have a bit more time

LM

[englandphil]

Here are some details about the crash from Chorley's bomber losses

Blenheim L9175 Information
Type Blenheim
Serial Number L9175
Squadron 110
X1D VE-?
Operation Maastricht
Date 1 11th May 1940
Date 2 11th May 1940

Further Information
L9175 was one of two No.110 Sqdn Blenheims lost on this operation. See: N6208.
Airborne 1450 from Wattisham. Shot down near Kaggevinne (Brabant), 2 km SW of Diest, Belgium.
Details of LAC Allam's DFM were Gazetted 8Mar40.
F/O G.R.Grattan KIA
Sgt T.Patterson Inj LAC
F.J.Allam, DFM KIA Sgt
T.Patterson was confined in Hospital due injuries. No PoW No. "

[englandphil]

Flight magazine contains this award:
magazine dated MARCH 21, 1940
http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1940/1940%20-%200867.html?search=allam

Awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal
Sgt. William Joseph CRONIN,
Sgt. Frank MILLER,
Sgt.Alexander Cameron THOMAS,
Sgt. David PENNINGTON,
L.A/C. Sidney CULVER,
L.A/C. George HAWKINS,
A/C. 1st Class Henry
Arthur George FERRE,
A/C. 1st Class Frederick John ALLAM.

Several of the above are described as skilful observers and navigators. One is decorated for good work in a raid on Wilhelmshaven, when his aircraft scored a direct hit on a German battleship, and for his conduct in the 25-minute engagement over the North Sea on January 10 between nine Blenheims and five Messerschmitt 110s. Among the air gunners, one receives the D.F.M. for cool and effective handling of his gun during the engagement of
January 10, in which his aircraft occupied a dangerous position.
Another has set a splendid example of valour and fortitude. He has shown zeal, ability and devotion to duty. A wireless operator among the recipients was the first member of his squadron to carry out a second reconnaissance over enemy territory, flying in intense
cold to nearly maximum endurance of the aircraft and over strongly defended zones. His ability had a very good effect on the aircraft crews when the squadron had suffered heavy losses.

London gazette contains:

http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/34807/pages/1394

Awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal.

365686 Sergeant William Joseph CRONIN.
364705 Sergeant Frank MILLER.
511772 Sergeant David PENNINGTON.
562997 Sergeant Alexander Cameron THOMAS.
537273 Leading Aircraftman Sidney CULVER.
510166 Leading Aircraftman George HAWKINS.
540542 Aircraftman ist Class Frederick John ALLAM.
551244 Aircraftman ist Class Henry Arthur George FERRE.

The above awards are for gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations.

[De grijze]

Thank you very much Englandphil ! You I've really did a lot of research ,I relay enjoy it ,
Also many thanks again to Louisa  and Micky ,
In the meantime I think that I have found Allam's sister  !
Likely she is still alive ! I'm going to write here Monday !

Luc

[De grijze]

   Hi there ,
               All you guys gave me a lot of help for which I thank you again .
Apologise for my second appeal,( in fact I am looking for family members of not less than 10 RAF men who lost their lives in my village Kaggevinne). That is why I am a little confused
 Of course, I must be careful on Rootschat for seeking family members .  To do so , I must first drawing up the family tree. (That’s all right with the rules of Rootschat I suppose )
For the marriage of  F.J.Allam, I'm not quite sure if that is the right person,
There is still a second namesake  in the game,
Frederick John Allam was only 20 years in 1940 when, he died , There was another one (Also a Frederick .J.Allam born in 1916 District Lambeth –Mothers maiden name White . I’m afraid that ‘s the man who was married
 The Allam I’m searching for was born 1919 District St.Giles . Mothers maiden name Mc Carthy  (See FreeBMD )
It would be nice to had  "my" Allam have been married!

Thank you once again for the help you guys ,
Cheers
Luc

[louisa maud]

Hi Luc
Well it all rang a bell that is why I put my message on. I only wish I could help you find if you have the right one,
Don't give up as one of these days something will turn up

Happy hunting

Louisa Maud

[De grijze]

Hi ,
Thank you so much Louisa , the day before yesterday I received a positive answer of the daughter of a  prisoner of war (Taken PoW in my town 1940 ), She was very happy with my letter (She read them several times :-) )and is eager to get more information, it's a win win situation isn’t it ?   And very exciting ,

Kindest regrds and thanks again
Luc