1 Duke of Wellington's, March 1943: WWII North Africa Grave site or memorial

Discussion in 'War Cemeteries & War Memorial Research' started by caRISSa, Jun 18, 2010.

  1. caRISSa

    caRISSa Junior Member

    Hi all,
    I am new here. My great uncle (Francis "Frank" Cedric Green) fought & died in WWII in North Africa. I don't have all the details with me (they are at home :( ) but it says he was bured there so now i am looking to make a trip there to visit him. I do have some photo's i can post later if need be.

    Does anyone know any info on this!? Is there still such a site?! Is it practical i go?! I've not been able to find anything on google about it.

    Any help or info would be great, feel free to email me: carissaneal at y7mail.com

    Thanks! :)
     
    caRISSa, Jun 18, 2010
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  2. dbf

    dbf Moderatrix MOD

    Hello Carissa

    Is this your g. uncle?

    Private FRANCIS CEDRIC GREEN 5884500, 1st Bn., Duke of Wellington's (West Riding Regiment) who died age 23 on 28 March 1943
    Son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Green; husband of Gertrude Eleanor Green, of Finedon, Northamptonshire.
    Remembered with honour MEDJEZ-EL-BAB WAR CEMETERY
    Grave/Memorial Reference: 16. B. 16.
    CWGC :: Casualty Details

    Some details about the Cemetery
    CWGC :: Cemetery Details
     
    dbf, Jun 18, 2010
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  3. Tom Canning

    Tom Canning WW2 Veteran WW2 Veteran

    Carissa -
    Not much more to add to your query as one can fly into Tunis - then rent a car to drive to Medjez el Bab - then find the cemetery - his Battalion of the 1st Dukes was in 3rd Brigade of 1st Infantry Division , and fought well in that campaign.
    It can get very hot in summer over there and Mosquitos are a real nuisance so be careful....

    Cheers
     
    Tom Canning, Jun 18, 2010
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  4. caRISSa

    caRISSa Junior Member

    omg! dbf- YES!! :D Thanks heaps so very much! :)
    I can't believe you found that! I searched everything i could!

    Thanks Tom for your info on me visiting, i am looking at doing this maybe next year or the year after. :)

    Thanks heaps! :)
     
    caRISSa, Jun 18, 2010
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  5. caRISSa

    caRISSa Junior Member

    Another question..... Would my great uncle have recieved any war metals?! Or his family on his behalf?!

    I am so excited to see the web site honouring him. :) I could even print off a map giving his plot location- i cant wait to pass this info onto my Great Aunt which is his younger sister. :)

    Thanks so much!
     
    caRISSa, Jun 18, 2010
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  6. Recce_Mitch

    Recce_Mitch Very Senior Member

    Welcome to the forum

    Cheers
    Paul
     
    Recce_Mitch, Jun 18, 2010
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  7. CL1

    CL1 116th LAA and 92nd (Loyals) LAA,Royal Artillery Patron

    Welcome
     
    CL1, Jun 18, 2010
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  8. dbf

    dbf Moderatrix MOD

    Carissa, in case you haven't noticed yet, you can also print a certificate for the family.
    CWGC :: Certificate

    It might be worthwhile trying to work out in your family tree, who the next of kin might be . If his widow is still alive or if he had children they would be entitled to apply for a copy of his service records.

    As he died over 25 yrs ago, it's worth contacting the Ministry of Defence and checking if you can apply for a copy. These records will include information about medal entitlement.

    Ministry of Defence | Contact us | Service Records Enquiries
     
    dbf, Jun 18, 2010
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  9. Tom Canning

    Tom Canning WW2 Veteran WW2 Veteran

    Carissa
    As he was in the 1st Army at the time of his death - he would be entitled to the 1939/45 Star - Africa Star with 1st Army Clasp - defence medal and Victory medal ...
    Cheers
     
    Tom Canning, Jun 18, 2010
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  10. caRISSa

    caRISSa Junior Member

    thanks everyone!! :)

    I've just got back from visiting my great aunt who is the youngest sister of Frank C Green. She loved all the info i was able to pass onto her. In return she took me to the WWII memorial stand statue erected by the town of Rushden in England which has his name on it. The church opposite where my grandparents got married (my granddad is the brother of Frank & my great aunt) which also has a wall honoring those lost.

    I had a great time & am now looking forward to planing to visit my great uncles final resting place.

    Thanks so much for all your help. :)
     
    caRISSa, Jul 14, 2010
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  11. caRISSa

    caRISSa Junior Member

    p.s: does this mean his family should have the medals?!
     
    caRISSa, Jul 14, 2010
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  12. Tom Canning

    Tom Canning WW2 Veteran WW2 Veteran

    Carissa - not too clear on what happens to the medals of the deceased - but there are experts on here all about medals - when they wake up in the a.m. - I am sure someone will have an answer - the survivors had theirs sent to them after the war - the family may have had to apply for them....
    Cheers
     
    Tom Canning, Jul 14, 2010
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