Who Do You Think You Are? [UK Series]

I can't see WDYTYA from here. The articles though interesting were not very informative about Stewart senior's wartime experience tending to dwell on the family dynamic. Charlie you might find Will Morrison's Horsa Squadron helpful in filling in a few gaps. It tells of his experience as a glider pilot going into Southern France, Yugoslavia and Greece. If anyone knows of a book on the 2nd Independent Parachute Brigade, I would be glad to hear of it. If there isn't one it would probably make a good book project for someone.

Regards ...

 

His Fathers service has been touched on before, was mention that he was in the Parachute regiment

I'm sure I saw a documentary about Patrick Stewart about 12 months ago where he spoke of his father's service in the Parachute Regiment

All the best........

 

I can't see WDYTYA from here. The articles though interesting were not very informative about Stewart senior's wartime experience tending to dwell on the family dynamic. Charlie you might find Will Morrison's Horsa Squadron helpful in filling in a few gaps. It tells of his experience as a glider pilot going into Southern France, Yugoslavia and Greece. If anyone knows of a book on the 2nd Independent Parachute Brigade, I would be glad to hear of it. If there isn't one it would probably make a good book project for someone.

Regards ...

Hello mate,

A very quick search on Amazon threw up these three. Not solely about 2 Ind Para Bde I know but a good starting point maybe?

All the best...........

 

You're the man once again. It may also help out charlie15 in his quest as well.

Cheers ...

 

I'm sure I saw a documentary about Patrick Stewart about 12 months ago where he spoke of his father's service in the Parachute Regiment

All the best........

You did and here is your post. http://www.ww2talk.com/forum/searching-someone-military-genealogy/22154-alfred-stewart-rsm-parachute-regiment.html

 

Surprised the Airborne lot havn't give us a Who's who considering half of the programme was about 2 Para - I even think they were my diaries they were using

As you more than likely know 2 Para in Jan 45 were a battalion in transition, and so whos who? would be right but it was a excellent programme covering aspects of the BEF and operation Dragoon that to some would be a learning curve, what did you make of the KOYLI and thier role in the BEF.

 

You're the man once again. It may also help out charlie15 in his quest as well.

Cheers ...

You're welcome ........

 

You did and here is your post. http://www.ww2talk.com/forum/searching-someone-military-genealogy/22154-alfred-stewart-rsm-parachute-regiment.html

Thanks Jason. Was it really almost 3 years ago!! Blimey, how time flies!!

 

I gave up at 9.30 pm when they said that his father was among the last British troops to leave France, via Cherbourg, on 17 June. Over 100,000 left after him, from ports in western France; I do wish these historians would get this right. For the diary see: Operation Aeriel, June 1940

Roy

 

A different one to the usual - similar in format to those programmes they showed on one of the indie channels - Chris Tarrant's dad featured in one - all centred on one person rather than an in-depth run back through the tree... enjoyed it...

 

You're the man once again. It may also help out charlie15 in his quest as well.

Cheers ...


It has, many thanks for all the help. Looks like I now have some reading for my honeymoon!

 

Annie Lennox on tonights programme. BBC1 9pm

Lesley

 

We are obviously a year behind, just saw Sebastian Coe. It was an interesting story with some twists and turns.
I look forward to these ones coming here.
regards

Robert

 

Hugh Dennis on tonights programme, BBC1 9pm

Lesley

 

hopefully an interesting watch
"Both of his grandfathers fought in the First World War and it’s a period in his family history that fascinates Hugh more than any other."

 

Hugh Dennis on tonights programme, BBC1 9pm

Lesley

Should be interesting but will take a bit to beat Sir Matthew Pinsent who apparently is related to God!

Cheers
Kevin

 

Having done the research on Dennis' ancestors will be interesting to see what they did with it.

 

Fascinating episode, showing the difference in service of two WW1 soldiers who would later have a common grandson.
I have seen Paschendael village, Leper, Poperinge but never visited Talbot House, wish I had now. On another trip maybe.