War Graves in UK - Hampshire

Now I have finally got my act together I would be grateful if anyone could assist with providing pictures of headstones from the following cemeteries.A couple of general views of the cemetery/churchyard would also be appreciated.


Andover Cemetery

H.46 Meager 35144 RAFVR 09/05/1944
H.50 Drakeford 1381052 RAFVR 21/12/1943

Bransgore (St Mary) Churchyard - obtained courtesy of Gef

B1. Smith J/10798 RCAF 16/05/1943
B2. Collins J/10509 RCAF 16/05/1943
B3. Thomas 49133 RCAF 16/05/1943

Christchurch Cemetery obtained courtesy of Gef

V.13 Mayes 1377330 RAFVR 04/09/1942
X.12 Mercer 115857 RAFVR 06/12/1943

Regards

Andy

 

There are 22 RAAF of WW2, 2 RFC and 2 RNAS of WW1 Australians buried in 11 cemeteries in Hampshire. If you can assist in taking photos or know someone that can, please let me know.

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Spidge,

Bournemouth is now in the county of Dorset. The change in county borders was done back in the 1970's I believe, although I stand corrected.

 

Spidge,

Bournemouth is now in the county of Dorset. The change in county borders was done back in the 1970's I believe, although I stand corrected.

You would think that the CWGC would have changed it by now.

Cheers

Geoff

 

52nd
You are absolutely correct, Bournemouth is now in Dorset. Although as someone who was born in Bournemouth when it was Hampshire (yes I am that old!) I don't consider that just because the Government decided to move it I should consider it as anywhere else! (Hee Hee)

Regards

Andy

 

Richard John Hamersley Ryan's Headstone. G. 8. 24. Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery, Hampshire.

Reginald Vincent Ellingworth's Headstone. Plot Y. Row 18. Grave 11. Milton Cemetery, Portsmouth.

Cheers
Andy

 

Hi Spidge and Andybaldeagle.

I have photos of the RAAF graves located at Bournemouth North, Ringwood and christchurch, they are hard copies not yet scanned for the computer. if you let me have a snail mail address i will post copies of them to you. I was born in Bournemouth left there in 67 and have only been back occasionly. regards Ranger

 

Do you have Southampton pics yet?, may be able to help here.

 

Anyone ever visiting the Portsmouth Nval Memorial, I have a fair few panels that I would like images off.

Thanks in advance
P

 

Do you have Southampton pics yet?, may be able to help here.


Aland

I do not have any pictures from southampton as yet

Regards

Andy

 

AndyBaldEagle , got some Southampton graves for you today , can you PM me to advise where to send them.

Aland

 

aland
Pm sent

Regards

Andy

 

Richard John Hamersley Ryan's Headstone. G. 8. 24. Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery, Hampshire.

Reginald Vincent Ellingworth's Headstone. Plot Y. Row 18. Grave 11. Milton Cemetery, Portsmouth.

Cheers
Andy

Bumpety Bump

 

HIGGINS. GEORGE, 3660149 - PORTSMOUTH (KINGSTON) CEMETERY

Please
Phil

 

Richard John Hamersley Ryan's Headstone. G. 8. 24. Haslar Royal Naval Cemetery, Hampshire.

Reginald Vincent Ellingworth's Headstone. Plot Y. Row 18. Grave 11. Milton Cemetery, Portsmouth.

Cheers
Andy

Just thought I'd bump some of the UK chaps up before I go away

Cheers

 

If anyone wants any help with any of the Portsmouth and surrounding area war graves I may be able to help... My great-uncle is a war grave burial in Kingston Cemetery, Leading Stoker Thomas Daly.

 

Hi James,

I would appreciate a photo each of the two chaps above and a shot of the entrance to the cemetery please.

I'm sure Phil is after Higgins too.

Regards
Andy

 

sure guys, let me see what I can do.

Actually, I've just had a thought. There is a website called 'memorials in portsmouth' that has photos of most of the war graves in the city. Also has information about the cemeteries and plans, etc. The pics are quite low res though. Highland Road Cemetery also has some pretty interesting burials.

War Graves of Portsmouth people

Portsmouth Men and Women buried in Kingston Cemetery

Portsmouth Men and Women buried in Milton Cemetery

Portsmouth Men and Women buried in Kingston Cemetery

 

I think I looked on there already James...Phil PM'd me the links and unfortunately the pictures were too small.

 

yeah, the pics are quite small unfortunately. you can hardly make out any of the writing on the headstones. I think its because - sadly - there are quite a few to fit onto each page