142 Squadron

Discussion in 'War Grave Photographs' started by Pieter F, Oct 24, 2010.

  1. Pieter F

    Pieter F Very Senior Member

    I am researching a 142 Squadron Wellington crew. I have made a profile of the crews' operations. Some of the crewmembers had previously flew missions with other crews. Most of the guys of these crews did not survive the war. Could somebody provide me a picture of their war graves? I would be really grateful.

    Hamburg War Cemetery
    Leather, G.T.
    5A.A.5

    McHutchison, H.J.
    5A.A.1

    Murray, G.P.
    5A.A.6

    Picher, W.C.
    5A.A.2

    Whale, H.J.
    5A.A.3

    Reichswald Forest War Cemetery
    Marriott, J.H.E.
    11.F.8

    Rheinberg War Cemetery
    Blatchley, R.B.
    Coll. grave 1.D.6-18

    Dufton, V.G.
    1.D.24

    Huntley, F.G.
    Coll. grave 1.D.6-18

    Laing, D.M.
    Coll. grave 1.D.6-18

    Mays, G.H.
    1.D.22

    Mussey-sur-Marne Communal Cemetery
    Desroches, J.O.L.
    Coll. grave 151-154
     
  2. Pieter F

    Pieter F Very Senior Member

    Someone who could provide me a picture of this lad's headstone?

    Name: SMITH, AUSTIN
    Initials: A
    Nationality: United Kingdom
    Rank: Sergeant (W.Op./Air Gnr.)
    Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
    Unit Text: 142 Sqdn.
    Age: 33
    Date of Death: 02/06/1942
    Service No: 1108685
    Additional information: Son of Edward and Ellen Smith, of Whitley Bay; husband of Hannah Smith.
    Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
    Grave/Memorial Reference: Sec. J. Grave 3221.
    Cemetery: WHITLEY BAY (HARTLEY SOUTH) CEMETERY
     
  3. Buteman

    Buteman 336/102 LAA Regiment (7 Lincolns), RA

    Name: DESROCHES, JOSEPH OMER LEOPOLD
    Nationality: Canadian
    Rank: Flying Officer (Nav.)
    Regiment/Service: Royal Canadian Air Force
    Unit Text: 425 Sqdn.
    Age: 24
    Date of Death: 15/04/1943
    Service No: J/15820
    Awards: D F C
    Additional information: Son of Avila and Emilia Desroches.
    Grave/Memorial Reference: Coll. grave 151-154.
    Cemetery: MUSSEY-SUR-MARNE COMMUNAL CEMETERY

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  4. Buteman

    Buteman 336/102 LAA Regiment (7 Lincolns), RA

    I am researching a 142 Squadron Wellington crew. I have made a profile of the crews' operations. Some of the crewmembers had previously flew missions with other crews. Most of the guys of these crews did not survive the war. Could somebody provide me a picture of their war graves? I would be really grateful.


    Reichswald Forest War Cemetery
    Marriott, J.H.E.
    11.F.8



    Try this guy in Holland. Last post has an e-mail adress.

    Reichwald forest war cemetery - Luftwaffe and Allied Air Forces Discussion Forum
     
  5. englandphil

    englandphil Very Senior Member

    Pieter, what do you need from Reichswald and I will put you in touch with Gerrie

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  6. Pieter F

    Pieter F Very Senior Member

    Thank you very much for the picture Rob. Great work!

    Phil, I would like a picture of Marriott's headstone at the Reichswald cemetery. If you could help me, that would be great!
     

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