The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment), Italy

Discussion in 'Italy' started by Llyndabaugh, Mar 5, 2011.

  1. rutland

    rutland New Member

    Hi All, I am hoping to find more information on my Uncle,my Dads brother but sadly I cant ask my Dad as he passed away in 2003.My Uncles name was Rupert Graham Rutland he fought in the 2nd World War with the 5th Battalion of the Buffs ( Royal East Kent Regiment) his army number is 6344472 he was killed on the 10th of April 1944 in Italy somewhere around Cassino he is buried in Cassino War Cemetry this date seems to be between the 3rd and 4th battles for Monte Cassino,I would like to know when and where he joined the army,was it at the start of the war or before ? What other campaigns did he serve in ? Is their anything in a war diary about him ? I also have a photo of him in The Royal West Kent Territorials is that who he started in the army with then moved over to the Buffs ? And if possibly how he was killed ? Any information would be greatly appreciated I am trying to do a comprehensive family tree.Thanks so much,Kind Regards Grahame.
     
  2. Tony56

    Tony56 Member Patron

    Hello Grahame, according to the casualty list he 'Died of Wounds' so I guess that the event may have happened earlier. Get hold of his service records (search this site, it is mentioned numerous times) and seek out the war diaries for the period. Good luck.

    Edit: to save others looking:
    Casualty
     
  3. rutland

    rutland New Member

    Hi Tony Thanks so much for responding to my query,I understand most of your reply but I am not sure which site you are referring to that mentions it numerous times (sorry to be a pain )
     
  4. Owen

    Owen -- --- -.. MOD

    Tony refers to us, this site, this forum. ww2talk. We've mentioned applying for service records many many times.
    Apply to the MoD for service records.
    To save you looking here is a link. Request records of deceased service personnel
     
    Tony56 likes this.
  5. rutland

    rutland New Member

    Ok Thanks Owen I will get his service record
     
  6. minden1759

    minden1759 Senior Member

    Grahame.

    I am a battlefield guide and am in Cassino for the next four days.

    I would be happy to take a photo of his grave stone and send it to you.

    Start a conversation with me and include your email address. I will send the photo to the email address that you provide.

    Regards

    Frank
     

Share This Page