I will be visiting Padua War Cemetery in August. My husband is visiting his uncles grave, he was a corporal in the RAF. I would be more than happy to take pictures for anyone who requires some from this cemetery.
Hello from Canada, kazzap. Welcome to the forum. Thanks for your kind offer. A friend's brother is there. J22099, F/O Thorp, Burnham John Malcolm, 178 Sqn. 44OCT04 IV, C, 7 Thanks so much. phil
Kassap - while in Padua do try and visit the Cathedral dedicated to St Anthony of Padua and look at the magnificent mosaic to St Maximilliam Kolbe by Annagoni - it is in the entrance foyer and is stunningly beautiful - and well worth a picture - which I failed to get on my visit there..... chers
Hello Kazzap, Thank you for the kind offer as it is very much appreciated. I have six RAAF lads and another who was an Australian serving in the RAF. One of those was Robert Alexander Denholm: http://cas.awm.gov.au/screen_img/MEA2275 ID Number: MEA2275 Maker: Le Guay, Laurence Craddock Place made: Italy Date made: c 1945 Physical description: Black & white Summary: The grave of 408363 Warrant Officer (WO) Robert Alexander Denholm, a member of No. 450 (Kittyhawk) Squadron RAAF, who was killed in an aerial operation at Corsara Rail Diversion in northern Italy on 21 February, 1945. RAAF Padre (Wing Commander) James Frederick McKay conducted the service for WO Denholm near Padua, Italy on 5 May, 1945. The Germans used part of WO Denholm's aircraft to make a cross for his grave. This cross is the original grave marker. Copyright: Copyright expired - public domain Copyright holder: Copyright Expired Related conflict: Second World War, 1939-1945 HAMILTON, STEWART ALFRED Warrant Officer 418398 178sq 11/10/1944 20 RAAF Australian Coll. Grave I. G. 04-9. PADUA WAR CEMETERY CARRUTHERS, JOHN DAVID RUPERT BERNARD Flight Lieutenant 400963 18sq 2/08/1944 25 RAAF Australian Coll. Grave IV. D. 04-7. PADUA WAR CEMETERY ETHERIDGE, ANTHONY DENNIS Sergeant 1587771 70sq RAF 12/10/1944 20 RAFVR UK Coll. Grave V. G. 05-9. PADUA WAR CEMETERY LANGLEY, JACK WILLIAM Warrant Officer 425027 70sq 12/10/1944 29 RAAF Australian Coll. Grave V. G. 05-9. PADUA WAR CEMETERY McINTOSH, ALEXANDER CHARLES ERNEST Pilot Officer 423843 70sq RAF 12/10/1944 20 RAAF Australian Coll. Grave V. G. 05-9. PADUA WAR CEMETERY DENHOLM, ROBERT ALEXANDER Warrant Officer 408363 450sq 21/02/1945 22 RAAF Australian II. D. 11. PADUA WAR CEMETERY ADAMS, EDMUND ARTHUR Flying Officer 411093 450sq 30/01/1945 28 RAAF Australian III. D. 03. PADUA WAR CEMETERY
Kazzap Could I please take up your very generous offer and get the following four of my chaps Plot 1 Row D Grave 11 Lambert 5390226 2 OBLI 24/2/1944 Plot 1 Row G Grave 2 McCombe 14423892 RUR/1 LIR 1/3/1944 Plot 3 Row F Grave 5 Crowley 3710217 AAC/2 SAS 19/3/1945 Plot 3 Row F Grave 7 Littlejohn 197229 BW/2 SAS 19/3/1945 Thanks Regards Andy
Hi Kazzap and welcome to the forum, I suspect you'll be glad to know I don't want any photographs Cheers Andy
Hello from Padua. This is my first post to this site - I hope I get it right. I wouldn't want to step on any toes, but I am also available for getting individual photos from the Padua Cemetery - and possibly some of the sites surrounding the Padua area. I suspect some of you know, all of the markers are available for viewing on The War Graves Photographic Project website. The Mapleleaf Legacy Project website says they have pictures for the 15 Canadian markers, but have not posted them to date. http://www.ww2talk.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=81&pictureid=628 Again, I didn't intend to preempt KAZZAP's offer, but this morning I sent ANDYBALDEAGLE photos of the markers shown in his post - along with a few general shots of the cemetery itself. It's quite likely I'll still be here in Padua in August KAZZAP, if there's any tips about Padua and area I can offer. I plan to return, when the spring foliage is out, to get more pictures. I welcome emails, MSN or SKYPE contacts; and check them regularly. Again KAZZAP, I only snapped the photos ANDYBALDEAGLE was looking for as I had to visit the cemetery and had to make some test shots. I was unable to post to this site until today. :canflag[1]:
Hello from Canada. I would appreciate, as mentioned at the top of this thread the shot of Burnham Thorp's grave stone, for while it may be available on the CWGC site, it does not reproduce well.... Please put a poppy there if you can. His brother is a friend. thanks. phil Hello from Padua. This is my first post to this site - I hope I get it right. I wouldn't want to step on any toes, but I am also available for getting individual photos from the Padua Cemetery - and possibly some of the sites surrounding the Padua area. I suspect some of you know, all of the markers are available for viewing on The War Graves Photographic Project website. The Mapleleaf Legacy Project website says they have pictures for the 15 Canadian markers, but have not posted them to date. http://www.ww2talk.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=81&pictureid=628 Again, I didn't intend to preempt KAZZAP's offer, but this morning I sent ANDYBALEAGLE photos of the markers shown in his post - along with a few general shots of the cemetery itself. It's quite likely I'll still be here in Padua in August KAZZAP, if there's any tips about Padua and area I can offer. I plan to return when the spring foliage is out to get more pictures. I welcome emails, MSN or SKYPE contacts; and check them regularly. Again KAZZAP, I only snapped the photos ANDYBALDEAGLE was looking for as I had to visit the cemetery and had to make some test shots. I was unable to post to this site until today. :canflag[1]:
I would appreciate very much if you could photograph the following - PADUA WAR CEMETERY (Done by Lauchlin) 56th Regt Reconnaissance Corps Trooper NORMAN GREENHOWE III. F. 4 Trooper VICTOR OSMOND III. D. 11 Trooper ARTHUR ROGERS IV. A. 6 Cheers Paul
Hello Recce Mitch. I just sent MilitaryCross an email to let him know, I'm just waiting for a little better weather, and then I'm planning to cllect the photos requested here so far. This includes the ones requested by Spidge. If all three of you haven't heard from me by eary April, I suspect it was because of a technical glitch sending the pictures as attachments or similar. If you can find my email on my profile here, Recce Mitch and Spidge, you could drop me a short note so I'll have yours handy when the time comes to email them. You can expect two or three pics of each marker, a few general shots of the cemetery itself - all in jpg format.
Greetings to all! Since our parents fought most of the WW II in "exile" - in fact we had a legal goverment & legal army so it was not called "Free" or something (no offence ment)- every year we visit Italy, In September a comemorative service is held at our Military Cemetary in Ricione. In the line of my studies ,& Duty, I have visited many W.Cemetaries in the area of Rimini, Ricione, Passo di Futa, Forli & others (both Allied & Axis). I shall hapilly provide any photo if place is specified (also format copmression etc, acceptable to the site). This is my 1st posting, so I ask for your tolerance! Later on I shall explain my lines of studies & I'll halilly acept any help offered! My best to all! Lt. Fontino! p/s: forgot to tell that for the past 43 years...I am a modeller -plastic & otherwise & a veteran too!
Greetings to you Lt F. Tom [in Berlin,] and some of the other lads will be delighted to see another modeller. A Warm Canadian Welcome to the Forum. phil
Thank you for the offer of photographs at Padua Cemetery. Please would you take a photograph of the grave of Pte Timothy O'Brien 5626370 / 1st Royal Sussex Regiment Grave Ref: II.A.13 Pte O'Brien's sister has not been able to visit his grave. She has a photograph of her brother's original grave, a cross in a sea of churned mud, but, with your help, I would like to give her a photograph of how the grave looks now with the CWGC landscaping. StalagIVB
Hi Stalag, I was just checking this thread...as I am trying to make time to take some pictures tomorrow. If I get there, I will include your request. I have a list of about 12 to be done, and will eventually try to contact you for your email so I can send you electronic copies of the photos. You can try to contact me on here and message me the email address where I could send the pictures.
Just a note to Reece Mitch, Spidge, Military Cross and StalagIVB, to let you know I have just emailed the photos you requested with a couple of extra shots of the cemetery itself. I have a few other interesting shots of the cemetery, and will gladly make them available whenever possible. I repeat, the grounds are well maintained and in a peaceful place. Although the offcial register of visitors at the entrance is much fuller than might be imagined. I hope you manage to find some satisfaction from the photos and remain Fraternally Yours
Just a note to Reece Mitch, Spidge, Military Cross and StalagIVB, to let you know I have just emailed the photos you requested with a couple of extra shots of the cemetery itself. LMurray Thank you very much for sending the excellent photographs of Pte O'Brien's grave stone. I hope that you have received my email which I sent a couple of days ago. Regards Stalag IVB
Just a note to Reece Mitch, Spidge, Military Cross and StalagIVB, to let you know I have just emailed the photos you requested with a couple of extra shots of the cemetery itself. I have a few other interesting shots of the cemetery, and will gladly make them available whenever possible. I repeat, the grounds are well maintained and in a peaceful place. Although the offcial register of visitors at the entrance is much fuller than might be imagined. I hope you manage to find some satisfaction from the photos and remain Fraternally Yours Thank you for the photos and I apologise for not reverting earlier as I had a little problem with my email. I will return the email soon. Thank you Geoff
Originally Posted by LMurray Just a note to Reece Mitch, Spidge, Military Cross and StalagIVB, to let you know I have just emailed the photos you requested with a couple of extra shots of the cemetery itself. Lauchlin, Photos recieved. Many thanks again for your effort in helping me attain my goal of all Recce Headstones especially 56th as that was my fathers unit. Got a long way to go yet. Only the first cemetery in Italy finished. Cheers Paul
Just a note to Reece Mitch, Spidge, Military Cross and StalagIVB, to let you know I have just emailed the photos you requested with a couple of extra shots of the cemetery itself. I was able to share Thorp's picture with his brother today and he was extremely thankful for the time and effort you went to. Bravo Zulu. cheers, phil
