World War Two sailor feared dead in torpedo attack turns 100 A Royal Navy sailor who was reported dead during World War Two has celebrated his...
Capturing war-time memories, before it is too late
Hi all, After being a member here for a number of years I've decided to try and write a book. I've been inspired by researching my great...
During his time in a Field Regiment Lt Beadle voiced his opinion regarding a range of ranks and duties. Often being prodded by his mother as to...
Encountered this via a question elsewhere this week and on a search here for the website name it was no trace. Website: Legasee ~ The Veterans...
Hello there, I work with a YouTube group called Memoirs of WWII, and we interview WWII veterans about their experiences during the war. We need...
Hi all My name is Andrea and I joined the site to see if I can piece together more information about my grandfather. I was wondering if anyone...
Casualty Details | CWGC We're looking for more information about Private William John Stephen, Regimental Number 2195960, served with the Royal...
I am currently researching the various merchant ships my grandfather sailed on during WW2 as a merchant seaman. I have obtained the Coastal Trade...
My Grandfather wrote this before he died and i am hoping some will enjoy or have more info Corporal Edward Lee Gamble (1917 – 2003) - Third...
Came across these first hand accounts recently on Fort Luton museum website , some short some long- Dunkirk-Letters and Recollections of...
Personal Number: 176859 Rank: Lieutenant Name: John David Nicholson GRAVES. MiD Unit: 1 Royal Welch Fusiliers London Gazette : 28 March 1941...
Kevin Tuck I wander how many of us have been told little stories from our fathers or grandfathers that in later life they where able to reflect on...
I have just started reading this book by Stanley Aylett (1911 - 2003) who served as a surgeon throughout the war. A gritty, vivid account with...
Hi, I am writing a book on the Pipers of The Black Watch from 1725 till 2006 I have completed research up till 1919 at the moment. unfortunately...
This is a first hand account by the Skipper Arthur Lewis. It was posted on FB page "Fleetwoods Past by his Granddaughter and I have her permission...
Hi All, I am new here! I am super interested in WWII and hearing the stories that came out of it. I have heard a lot of British/American/Canadian...
In an interview with the national newspaper Sueddeutsche Zeitung, Wolf Schneider, Sergeant on 7th May 1945 and turning 20 on that day answered...
I have the attached booklet dated 1988 that was in my Fathers Dunkirk Association bits. I apologise if this booklet and accounts within have...
Can anyone please recommend a first-hand account of the Battle of Knightsbridge from the perspective of the First Army Tank Brigade?
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