Apologies if there is a similiar thread already. I came across this today: Does anyone know if a quick email/phone call to CWGC will suffice or do you have to go through reels of red tape (form filling and photographs) to get this headstone replaced? Cheers Andy
Andy just send them an Email with the photo attached. I did so yesterday regarding the Spelling of St HYBALDS Churchyard.
In my experience, they are VERY responsive to emails. Give them the cemetery and the name, and someone will take a look very rapidly. I have turned in chipped ones, cracked ones, etc., and the responses have ranged from "We visited, and you are right-- we have already got a new one being made" to "Thanks, we have looked at it and think it can last till the end of the year. We will put it in the maintenance queue." In the case of the one you have found, I suspect they will take care of it immediately. They also appreciate comments on their Cemetery information pages on their website-- I have had them change directions, descriptions, and even the name of one Cemetery when their site was found to be in error. They do appreciate input from the public. Doc
The Leeds (Cottingley Hall) CWGC entries show this is a joint grave, as evidenced by the closeness of the two headstones. It seems odd that only one should have been broken if a deliberate act, unless disturbed. I assume there must be some connection between the Murray and Hutchinson families for Leonard Lockwood 1488229 Royal Artillery (who died 12/09/1940) and John to be buried side by side. Does anyone have any background?
Sad sight...Sad end killed at a Battle of Britain Display at Middleton St George 17th September 1949 3053074 Navigator D Hall.
Not nice to see, but I'm sure I don't need to point out that is not a CWGC headstone. It's a private one in the style of.
Not nice to see, but I'm sure I don't need to point out that is not a CWGC headstone. It's a private one in the style of. Hi Owen , It certainly is post war but according to the gardener I spoke to it is a MoD (Air Ministry)stone but apparently in the care of the CWGC (cannot verify it).it had been laid flat because it was becoming dangerous.....anyway who ever has responsibility hopefully he`ll get it sorted ....the plot itself apart from this one was very impressive the post war graves (and theres a lot are positioned in front and just behind ) a solitary German Grave of a sailor sits alone not far away from this spot
Not nice to see, but I'm sure I don't need to point out that is not a CWGC headstone. It's a private one in the style of. Can't find anything on this but I wonder if these two are connected to the incident: Name: HARTLEY Initials: F Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Pilot I Regiment: Royal Air Force Date of Death: 17/09/1949 Casualty Type: Non World War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: Row E Grave 19. Cemetery: BURY CEMETERY Name: HOOPER Initials: D T Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Signaller II Regiment: Royal Air Force Date of Death: 17/09/1949 Service No: 1890478 Casualty Type: Non World War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: Row L Grave 245. Cemetery: RAMSEY CEMETERY
ASN Aircraft accident 17-SEP-1949 Vickers Wellington NC430 The Wellington T.10 at Middleton St George was NC430 of No 2 Air Navigation School, dived into the ground on 17 Sept 1949 after a parachute fouled the elevator during a display. Airshow-related Accidents [Archive] - Key Publishing Ltd Aviation Forums
Good first post with attachment by Rob (Ramacal) here http://www.ww2talk.com/forum/war-grave-photographs/24726-cwgc-headstone-shapes.html ASN Aircraft accident 17-SEP-1949 Vickers Wellington NC430 The Wellington T.10 at Middleton St George was NC430 of No 2 Air Navigation School, dived into the ground on 17 Sept 1949 after a parachute fouled the elevator during a display. Airshow-related Accidents [Archive] - Key Publishing Ltd Aviation Forums Well Found Clive. Wellington T10 NC430 of Number 2 Air Navigation School which crashed at Middleton St George on 17 September 1949 during their annual Battle of Britain at Home Day killing its crew of 6. Miscellaneous 17/09/1949 Wellington T.10 NC430 2ANS Dived into ground during dummy parachute demonstration at Middleton St. George when a chute fouled the flight controls Aircraft crashes and losses in North East England
I happened across this thread as I was browsing. My father was one of the six crew that died in this accident 62 years ago today. I visited the headstones a few years ago and they were all in good order and so I was surprised to see this damage. I was born six months after my father's death and so do not know much about his life in the RAF and so would be interested to hear from anyone who has more information about this accident or his war record.
Yes, if you contact the CWGC they will confirm if they are already awar of the damaged headstone in question. Earlier in 2011 there was a damaged CWGC headstone close to where one of my relatives is buried (WW1 casualty). Similar to the one in your photograph there was only half a headstone remaining. They did actually know of it when I contacted them and a new one was on order. It has recently (late August 2011) been replaced.