Thanks Michael Most grateful; interesting piece by her friend. Is my assumption correct that the memorial is in the churchyard? Tony
Thanks Michael Most grateful; interesting piece by her friend. Is my assumption correct that the memorial is in the churchyard? Tony Quite a sad story isn't it the MOD not telling her parents of how ill she was terrible if you ask me. The memorial is in Keswick but not far from the church. Have sent you an e-mail with the original pictures because i have had to crop the hell out of them to get them to fit them onto the forum ok. Regards Michael.
Hello Tony update with Ware Memorial Aircraftwoman 2nd Class ANNIE HENRIETTA TAYLOR 442133, Women's Auxiliary Air Force who died age 20 on 15 September 1941 Daughter of William and Charlotte Emma Taylor, of Ware. Remembered with honour WARE NEW CEMETERY Remembered Ware,Hertfordshire
Hello Tony I searched for this last year without success. I can see why it was difficult ,the plot has now been renewed. Leading Aircraftwoman OLIVE RUTH COLES 2030586, Women's Auxiliary Air Force who died age 27 on 17 March 1946 Daughter of Henry Arthur and Edith Nellie Coles, of Croxley Green, Rickmansworth. Remembered with honour CHORLEYWOOD ROAD CEMETERY
Thanks Clive Looks as if that has been renewed recently, not a weed in sight and the surround looks new, excellent pics. Tony
Remembered Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire Aircraftwoman 2nd Class IRENE CLARA BERKS 2132775, Women's Auxiliary Air Force who died age 19 on 30 November 1943 Daughter of Leonard William and Elizabeth Susan Berks, of Welwyn Garden City. Remembered with honour WELWYN GARDEN CITY (HATFIELD HYDE) BURIAL GROUND
Remembered Hatfeild Hyde,Hertfordshire incorrect spelling on the memorial Aircraftwoman 2nd Class IRENE CLARA BERKS 2132775, Women's Auxiliary Air Force who died age 19 on 30 November 1943 Daughter of Leonard William and Elizabeth Susan Berks, of Welwyn Garden City. Remembered with honour WELWYN GARDEN CITY (HATFIELD HYDE) BURIAL GROUND
Section Officer NOOR (Nora) INAYAT-KHAN G C, Mentioned in Despatches 9901, Women's Auxiliary Air Force seconded to W.T.S. (F.A.N.Y.), attd., Special Operations Executive who died on 13 September 1944 (Served as Nora). Daughter of Mrs. O. R. Inayat-Khan, of Oxford. Remembered with honour RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL In case it is of wider interest, I noticed that in 2012 the National Archives are doing some free workshops for schools which includes a 'video-conference' with Noor Inayat Khan. The part of Noor Kahn is played by an historical interpreter, who one assumes must have studied her SOE file, as the school children are going to do. This is a link to the National Archives website page about this initiative: Behind Enemy Lines | The National Archives
ALLISON, FLORENCE ELIZABETH Rank: Leading Aircraftwoman Service No: 2130584 Date of Death: 08/12/1945 Age: 21 Regiment/Service: Women's Auxiliary Air Force Grave Reference Kerb Wall. Sec. A.H. Grave 99. Cemetery NEW SOUTHGATE CEMETERY Additional Information: Daughter of William Allison, and of Olive Allison, of Hornsey, Middlesex.
THAIN, EMMA LOUISE Rank: Aircraftwoman 2nd Class Service No: 2141337 Date of Death: 16/12/1942 Age: 29 Regiment/Service: Women's Auxiliary Air Force Grave Reference Sec. H.D. Grave 410. Cemetery SOUTHGATE CEMETERY Additional Information: Daughter of Frederick and Helen Swannell; wife of R. H. G. Thain, of Palmers Green.
THURLOW, KATHLEEN WINIFRED JOY Rank: Leading Aircraftwoman Service No: 2148530 Date of Death: 03/09/1946 Age: 21 Regiment/Service: Women's Auxiliary Air Force Grave Reference Sec. B. Grave 172. Cemetery SOUTHGATE CEMETERY Additional Information: Daughter of William G. Thurlow, and of Rose M. Thurlow, of Southgate.
SEX, ESTHER MARY Rank: Flight Officer Service No: 1694 Date of Death: 21/08/1945 Age: 36 Regiment/Service: Women's Auxiliary Air Force Grave Reference Sec. H.B. Grave 645. Cemetery SOUTHGATE CEMETERY Additional Information: Daughter of James Nash Sex and Minnie Sex.
Thanks Clive Again most welcome. I remember when I first recorded Esther Mary the thought went through my mind I wonder what the response was from the squad, or whatever they were called, when the NCO in charge called out her name??? Tony
Quote: During the period of hostilities 335 members of the A.T.S. were killed, 94 were reported missing, 302 were wounded and 20 became prisoners of war. As a quick question does anyone have any further information on the 20 who became POW? where and when etc.
HUDSON, FRANCES LOUISA Rank: Member Service No: 18072 Date of Death: 19/02/1919 Age: 22 Regiment/Service: Women's Royal Air Force No. 4 Stores Depot Grave Reference Cemetery LANGLEYBURY (ST. PAUL) CHURCHYARD Additional Information: Daughter of Arthur and C. M. Hudson, of 2, Brookside, Hunton Bridge, King's Langley, Herts.
