I am doing research on individuals held in the Rennes Military Hospital where wounded Allied PWs were treated. Using the Forces War Records site I have found some individuals who are identified against the British Army Air Corps (AAC). This organization was comprised of the Parachute Regiment, Glider Pilot Regiment and Air Observation Squadrons. I am not sure if Glider troops are included in the AAC. Any way I am listing below those individuals from the AAC and would like any input from you on which unit these guys belong. Code: Rank Svc No. Name Diagnosis Comment Arrived Left PVT 14407296 Megson, C. GSW left shoulder and side British Army Air Corps ended up at Stalag IV G 18-Jun-44 18-Jul-44 PVT 3909446 Merryweather, A. Shrapnel left leg and back British Army Air Corps Mentioned in Dispatches 8 Nov 1945 Gazette has rank as Trooper 22-Jul-44 PVT 3321761 Massow, L. or F. E. Sprained knee British Army Air Corps? ended up at Stalag IV D 18-Jun-44 1-Jul-44 PVT 4410716 or 1440716 Davies, R. J. or Davies, R. J. F GSW right foot British Army Air Corps? ended up at Stalag XII A 17-Jun-44 25-Jul-44 PVT 5125809 Johnson, R. GSW right arm and left shoulder British Army Air Corps? ended up at Stalag XII A 18-Jun-44 30-Jun-44 PVT 6298309 Barry, J. Shrapnel right leg and left buttock British Army Air Corps? ended up at Stalag XII D 13-Jun-44 16-Jun-44
Thanks guys. Skip does the SAS have any subunit identifier for Merryweather? Also any first names for these guys.
Sorry Sirjahn - I don't have any of my files with me for the next 6 weeks so can't check on for you. Titanic officers were both from 1st SAS and I'm pretty sure that Merryweather was the same but I can't confirm which squadron he was in off-hand.
P.S - someone here may be able to locate a POW questionnaire for you which might give details of Rennes hospital treatment as well as sub-unit etc
I have worked with a number of guys in the PW forum and have what Rennes E&Es are available both British and US. My goal is to put together a complete as picture as possible of the hospital, its operations, personnel both German and Allied, and its liberation. Eventually I will be creating a website for it.
sirjahn. Merryweather's first name was Anthony. There is more on him here: http://www.specialforcesroh.com/showthread.php?29051-Merryweather-Anthony Regards ...
Thanks. I posted what I had there on the SF board. I had Hurst and maybe Saunders on my list as well.
Hi Both HUrst and 5568370 Saunders were on Titanic they were members of 'A' Sqdn. Merryweathyer was on 'B' Sqdn. I have not been able to find e/e reports for either Hurst or Saunders. Hope this helps Cheers Arnhem
I dont know if this thread is still active but I was curious about the Americans from the 508th that got picked up with the Titanic group I know one is Captain N Berry 508th I was wondering if anyone knew the others?
