1ST Batt Green Howards 25 4 1944

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  1. ralph j davidson

    ralph j davidson Member

    Morning all , me again. Amaze me once more by finding details of the location of the Green Howards on the 25th April 1944, the day on which Richard Willis Barnes lost his life he is buried Beach Head War Cemetery , Googled his regt but came up with nothing, probably looking in the wrong place as WW2 is not my sphere as I have posted before. Help really appreciated believe me. Ralph.
     
    ralph j davidson, May 24, 2017
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  2. Owen

    Owen -- --- -.. MOD

    Just had a look in the 5th Division history & The Fortress by Raleigh Trevelyan, nothing specfic for 25th April.
    There are 6 casulaties for that day on CWGC.
    Will need the war diary.
    I'm sure someone has it.
    Trevelyan mentions being in the area of Fossa della Cogna.
    They were in the area of the Anzio Beachhead called The Fortress , there are threads on here with it's location.
    The Fortress was located in the wadis, the wooded gulleys in this area.
    https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place...e4654deaca84524!8m2!3d41.5705285!4d12.5981602
     
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    Owen, May 24, 2017
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  3. ralph j davidson

    ralph j davidson Member

    Many thanks Owen, getting closer. Ralph
     
    ralph j davidson, May 24, 2017
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  4. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

    The diary only lists one killed and one wounded on the 25th April. Are those six casualties listed as 1st battalion?
     
    Drew5233, May 24, 2017
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  5. Owen

    Owen -- --- -.. MOD

    Yes.
     
    Owen, May 24, 2017
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  6. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

    I'll post it up in a bit. Lots of mortaring and counter mortaring. I suspect Synge's History may be better.
     
    Drew5233, May 25, 2017
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  7. Drew5233

    Drew5233 #FuturePilot 1940 Obsessive

    1 Green Howards war diary, April 1944
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    Drew5233, May 25, 2017
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  8. ralph j davidson

    ralph j davidson Member

    You lot are amazing, terrific information. Many thanks. Ralph.
     
    ralph j davidson, May 25, 2017
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  9. dryan67

    dryan67 Senior Member

    Here is the entry from Synge's Regimental History regarding 25 April 1944. GreenHowards_Synge.jpg
     
    dryan67, May 25, 2017
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  10. ralph j davidson

    ralph j davidson Member

    Wow. Seems like the one killed (three wounded)refers to Richard. Amazing stuff. Thanks Ralph.
     
    ralph j davidson, May 25, 2017
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  11. minden1759

    minden1759 Senior Member

    Ralph.

    I will be in Beachhead Cemetery in early July guiding a group if you would like a photo of the headstone.

    Regards

    Frank
     
    minden1759, May 25, 2017
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  12. ralph j davidson

    ralph j davidson Member

    YES Please Ralph.
     
    ralph j davidson, May 25, 2017
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  13. Stuart Avery

    Stuart Avery In my wagon & not a muleteer.

    David, that book is not on the cheap side. Would it be possible that I could e-mail yourself regarding a few pages? I'm sure that Frank may have a copy of the book?

    Ralph, sorry for treading on your plates of meat.
    Stu.
     
    Stuart Avery, May 25, 2017
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  14. ralph j davidson

    ralph j davidson Member

    Feel free.
     
    ralph j davidson, May 25, 2017
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  15. dryan67

    dryan67 Senior Member

    Stuart, Feel free to start a conversation with me. Do you have my email? If not, start the conversation and I will send it to you.

    David
     
    dryan67, May 26, 2017
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  16. minden1759

    minden1759 Senior Member

    Ralph.

    Message me with your email address and I will get you the photos.

    Regards

    Frank
     
    minden1759, May 26, 2017
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  17. Stuart Avery

    Stuart Avery In my wagon & not a muleteer.

    ralph,

    the map that goes with the war diary pages that Andy has provided. Please pay attention to the top right hand corner.

    The long numbers are grid references.

    Regards
    Stu.
    rsz_1anzio_original_size.jpg
     
    Stuart Avery, May 27, 2017
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  18. ralph j davidson

    ralph j davidson Member

    Amazing thanks. Ralph.
     
    ralph j davidson, May 27, 2017
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  19. mr bryan byrne

    mr bryan byrne 4975223 pte Wilson Cartwright,1st bat G howards,

    Ditto scenario here if I may be allowed to hijack further. I'm after 23rd may 1944 as my great uncle Pvt Wilson Cartwright 1st battalion green Howard's lost his life that day and wondered if you had any info/details of the events that day.. Sincere Apologies for the intrusion. Regards
    Mr Byrne
     
    mr bryan byrne, Mar 18, 2018
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  20. dryan67

    dryan67 Senior Member

    In response to the query above, I am posting the 1st Battalion's actions during the Crossing of the River Moletta in Anzio from May 22nd to 24th. GH01.jpg
     
    dryan67, Mar 18, 2018
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