Hi all, This is my first post, so hopefully I detail things correctly. My Uncle Ronald Harold Newman (14284330) served in the above regiment and was killed in action in Italy on the 10th February 1944. We have visited the war grave in Minturno Italy which was very humbling. We are trying to find out any information on his time in Italy and maybe even any information in regards to the lead up to his death. Any help would be great Thanks Dan
Hello Dan see this thread 44th (7th Bn. The Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regt.) Regt Reconnaissance Corps Roll of Honour There are a number of forum members with an interest in the Reconnaissance Corps who will be along shortly. have you applied for his service records Get a copy of military service records - GOV.UK Also there are forum members who copy war diaries at a reasonable fee from the National Archives at Kew Regards Clive
see this thread Recce Graves in Italy NEWMAN, RONALD HAROLD Rank: Trooper Service No: 14284330 Date of Death: 10/02/1944 Age: 20 Regiment/Service: Reconnaissance Corps, R.A.C. 44th (7th Bn. The Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regt.) Regt. Grave Reference: I, H, 9. Cemetery: MINTURNO WAR CEMETERY Additional Information: Son of Bert Stephen and Dorothy Maud Newman, of Romford, Essex.
Dan. There is only one crossroads in San Lorenzo - as it was then, so he must have been killed there. The modern San Lorenzo stretches now towards Minturno. I have walked passed it many times and there is a photo somewhere of a Sherman tank at the same location. Regards Frank
