2nd Battalion Parachute Regiment

Hi all,
Dave has asked if I would put this question out for him as he is temporarily 'internet free'.
According to the records, 17 men of 2 Para managed to escape from Arnhem and were rejoined with the seaborne echelon at Nijmegen. One was Den Portman and in Robert Peatling's book he describes the moving scene when the survivors are told to 'fall in' for parade.
Dave's question is "Is there a list of names of the other men that escaped?" I've been through Peatling's book with no joy.
All the best.......

 

Paul, tell Dave firstly to try contacting the team at ParaData | A living history of the Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces they might well be able to help, secondly I would think they would be intrested in his pictures as they are quite early with some apearing to show the AAC cap badge.

 

Jason, please forgive my ignorance, but what did ACC stand for, cheers Dave

 

Am I right in thinking its the Army Air Corps, brain just kicked in.lol

 

Am I right in thinking its the Army Air Corps, brain just kicked in.lol
Dave yes mate

 

What date would you put on my pics then Jason?

 

I have just read on Pegasus Archive that the letter T.W sent out, went to love ones whos men never came home, well that cant ring true, as Ralph got back as did Harry Marshall.Again, I am here to be educated, my research is throwing more questions than answers, but I am loving every minute of it. Any explanation out there please.

Dave

 

Is there a prisoner list in existence?

Dave

 

One of your pics is dated Maison Carrie North Africa October 42 and the others Im assuming are between that date and April 43

 

There is a list of prisoners in Peatlings book "Without Tradition" but there is no Baverstock on it I'm afraid mate . The list documents 96 men but these were the UN-WOUNDED survivors. This number is confirmed by the following line taken from Tatham-Warter's report:

"Of the 2nd Battalion approximately 350 had reached the Bridge, of this number 210 were wounded, many of whom had fought on to the end, in spite of their wounds. It is not possible to estimate the number killed, but I know of approximately 100 taken prisoner unwounded."

Here is the page from Peatlings book.

All the best..........

 

Not A company but still 2 Para this is a intresting read BBC - WW2 People's War - A 2nd Para’s Journey to Arnhem and Back Again

 

The reason I asked about the prisoner list stems from the TW cover letter he sent out, was wondering that Ralph may of been taken prisoner and then escape, but he didnt get home until after the TW letter was sent to my Gran

 

Once I have Granddads records I will enter his details on Paradata with his pictures,its good to share this stuff and I really do appreciate yours and Pauls help.

I have now been elevated to 5 star Anorak by the missus.lol

 

I am finding TW a most entertaining character, he could only exist in the British Army

 

This could be helpful to you Dave! faces 7 and a little more with another pic Pathfinder Lest we forget   Lance-Sergeant William Fulton

 

Jason that is very helpful thanks

 

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Could anybody tell me where A coy where position at the onset of the battle for the bridge.

Thanks

Dave

 

Could anybody tell me where A coy where position at the onset of the battle for the bridge.

Thanks

Dave

Hello mate,

There are numeous diagrams in various books showing the positions of the units around the bridge on the 17th/18th. The link below to Mark Hickmans site gives a good idea.

All the best................

Arnhem Bridge

 

Hi All,

I have a very good friend who is married to a daughter whos Father was a famous 2 Para Soldier at Arnhem... He as given my a lot of information about them and photos some have not been seen outside or on the internet.. I also have a good part of The Ryan collection which he also let me have, and had the pleasure of Len Hoare 2Para Mortars...

Cheers
Tom