Hi, I really hope someone can help, I am looking for information on the 225 light AA TNG REGT, from 1941-1946 I believe some became POW in Taiwan camp Possibly Batavia ?? I am trying to find my Grandad Herbert Wilson thanks in advance for any help possible
Hello Heidi, Do you have your Grandad's service records? They are the biggest help in finding out the true picture of his service. If you don't have them this link will start you out on the application process: Get a copy of military service records In the meantime, do you have any information that you are certain of that you are happy to post? If yes, it would be a good idea to start a new thread specifically for your Grandad. You can read how to do that here; How to Start a new Thread / Edit Post / Upload Image Apologies if this all sounds a bit stiff, but there are at least a dozen different "Herbert Wilson" Royal Artillery tracer cards for the WW2 period, and without any certain information (e.g. your grandad's army service number) to go on you can easily end up looking at an individual unrelated to the one you seek. The good folks who frequent WW2 Talk will always help where they can, but some certainty (beyond a name) to start with is a good thing. Good luck with all your endeavours. Kind regards, always, Jim.
A bit more detail on him may help, for example did he survive the war, did he die as a POW, service number, date of birth, other middle names or initials etc etc asking because the details below may be him may not be, but the extra details would help UK, World War II Allied Prisoners of War, 1939-1945 Name: Herbert N. Wilson Rank: Bdr Military Date: 1939-1945 Service Number: 4338901 Death Date: 5 Jul 1945 Description: 1406: Far East: Taiwan; British Deaths at No 6 Branch Camp, Formosa, 1942-1945 Also suggest you follow Jims advise above and obtain service records TD
Thank you so much for your reply gentleman, Herbert V Wilson From what could possibly be him 1798045 He was missing in action then POW Hospitalised Then in 1946 discharged and home xx if the details I’m finding are correct My grandad was is and always will be my hero and best friend but he never ever spoke of war!
UK, World War II Royal Artillery Tracer Cards, 1939-1948 Name: Herbert Wilson Enlistment Date: 24 Apr 1941 Discharge Date: 16 Dec 1946 Regiment: Royal Artillery Military Unit: 225 Trg Regt RA (Lt Anti-Aircraft) Service Number: 1798 045 UK, World War II Allied Prisoners of War, 1939-1945 Name: H Wilson Rank: Gnr Military Date: 1939-1945 Regiment: 35 Lt A A Service Number: 1798045 Description: 1475/2: Far East: Japan and Taiwan; Deaths at Various Camps; Lists and Copies of Death Certificates Name: Herbert Wilson Rank: Cnr Military Date: 8 Mar 1942 Service Branch: A Service Number: 1798045 Description: 26: British Prisoners of War Held in Japan or Japanese-Occupied Territory: R - Z Name: Hn Wilson Rank: Gnr Military Date: 1939-1945 Regiment: 35 Lt. A.a. Regt Ra Service Number: 1798045 Mother: A.a. Wilson Description: 1536: Far East: Taiwan POW Camp, Formosa; Nominal Rolls; includes Death and Post Mortem Reports Name: Herbert Wilson Nationality: British Rank: Gnr Military Date: 1939-1945 Service Branch: A Service Number: 1798045 Description: 1968: Prisoners of War, Far East: Taiwan POW Camp; Name List, as of 1 November 1944 TD
Gosh, do you know how I would find next of kin for these Herbert’s?? that way il know for sure! X Thanks so much for all the help
Dear Heidi, are any of the names and address in the picture below related/familiar to your grandad's history? (The address appears to be the same as that crossed through on one of the documents Tricky Dicky posted above) If they are not related to you (or your grandad) please do let us know. Good luck with your searching. Kind regards, always, Jim.
Could a Mod transfer Posts 43 onwards to a new thread before we get confusion. Hi Heidi and welcome. My Dad was also in the 35th LAA. Once you can confirm that the Index Card that Jim has just posted is the right one for your grandfather I'll hopefully be able to give you more information. Tim
