Battlefield Tours to Monte Cassino and Anzio

Diane

Admit to being somewhat perplexed by your statement that some forum members might object to such a thread and indeed who these members might be … even though I doubt that there would be any, can assure you that such objections would be given short shrift.



May I just say that I am much happier, and grateful to Phil, for having started that thread himself.

As an active member of AJEX who has always appreciated the importance of relatives being able to have access to info and photos of headstones I have always considered this forum has done stirling work in that field.

It might be of interest to show below Page 201 of AJEX's Book of Remembrance which shows, top left, my late brother Jack, buried at Durnbach.

Regards

Ron

 

Was asked for some details of my battlefield tour - and have scanned the other maps that we had. These were created in 1946 - and before anyone asks, we didnt have map 1, sorry

 

and a few of my shots for Ron if they are of any use - From CWGC Beachhead




Name:NEWTON, MONTAGUE HAROLDInitials:M HNationality:United KingdomRank:FusilierRegiment/Service:Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)Unit Text:8th Bn.Age:24Date of Death:28/02/1944Service No:3534528Additional information:Son of Max and Ada Newton, of Leeds, Yorkshire.Casualty Type:Commonwealth War DeadGrave/Memorial Reference:V. F. 2.



Name:STOPLER, LEONARDInitials:LNationality:United KingdomRank:CorporalRegiment/Service:Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)Unit Text:2nd Bn.Date of Death:18/03/1944Service No:3250495Awards:M MAdditional information:Son of Harry and Rose Stopler.Casualty Type:Commonwealth War DeadGrave/Memorial Reference:XVIII. A. 5.

 

Hi Paul,

I have got the 3 photos of Naples. Can you please tell me your email so I can post them to you.
Thanks
Danila

 

Hi Ron,

I have found 10 gravestones with the star of David in Naples. Can you please send your email and I will post them to you.

Ciao
Danila

 

Danila

Mille Grazie !

To avoid "phishing", could I trouble you to use this link to my profile, the address is at the bottom of "About me"
Blogger: User Profile: Ron Goldstein

Best regards

Ron

 

Capt.Bill

Many thanks for the pics, I've left a PM for you

Ron

 

Danila

A public "Thankyou !", on behalf of myself & AJEX, for sending me 10 photos of headstones found at the Naples CWGC Cemetery.

They are perfect for checking and amending existing records and it was much appreciated that you found time to assist myself and other forum members.

Mille Grazie

Ron

 

Ron,
It has been a pleasure to give my little contribution.

A presto
Danila

 

Hi Phil,

I am going to Salerno next week do you still needs pictures from the Salerno war cemetery or anyone else (I won't have too much time but if the list is not too long I can take a few pictures). I am 99% of the time in Cassino that's why is taking so long to take the pictures in other cemeteries. Ciao Danila

 

Thanks for the offer PM sent

Cheers
Paul

 

Hi Phil,

I am going to Salerno next week do you still needs pictures from the Salerno war cemetery or anyone else (I won't have too much time but if the list is not too long I can take a few pictures). I am 99% of the time in Cassino that's why is taking so long to take the pictures in other cemeteries. Ciao Danila

Hi Danila, I managed to get my photos from Salerno last summer when I had some family visit the cemetery. Thanks for remembering me

P

 

Hi Phil,

I am going to Salerno next week do you still needs pictures from the Salerno war cemetery or anyone else (I won't have too much time but if the list is not too long I can take a few pictures). I am 99% of the time in Cassino that's why is taking so long to take the pictures in other cemeteries. Ciao Danila

Danila

Can I be naughty and jump in to ask if you could possibly take photographs of my four outstanding chaps I have in Salerno.

They are as below:
1 F 12 Gilmore AAC/Para 31/05/44
1 F 33 Taylor AAC/Para 08/07/44
5 C 30 Craske AAC/GPR 14/07/43
6 C 26 Ball RA/SAS 05/09/43

Thanks in anticipation
regards
Andy

 

Hi Englandphil
If you want to obtain photo's and records of headstones of those that have fallen in battle WW1 and WW2 go to War Grave and Memorial Photographs supplied by The War Graves Photographic Project they have over 1.5 million of them
Mike (rotherfield)

 

Hi Englandphil
If you want to obtain photo's and records of headstones of those that have fallen in battle WW1 and WW2 go to War Grave and Memorial Photographs supplied by The War Graves Photographic Project they have over 1.5 million of them
Mike (rotherfield)
Hi Mike, thanks for the link, sadly two reasons why its not feasible, firstly at £3 an photo it will be a very expensive outlay, as still have about 150 to obtain. Secondly, they wont supply then to me due to a disagreement.

P