14293054 Gunner Peter FORD, 53rd Medium Regt., RA: 13/8/1944

Remembering Today:

FORD, PETER
Rank:Gunner
Service No:14293054
Date of Death:13/08/1944
Age:35
Regiment/Service: Royal Artillery 53 Medium Regt.
Grave Reference: VI. C. 10.
Cemetery: LA DELIVRANDE WAR CEMETERY, DOUVRES

 

Hi sorry never used a site like this before my wife has a family attachment to Peter Ford, he was her uncles Dad and l think he was killed near Caen. l have visited his grave and laid a wreath but where do l find the Regt diaries please. Kind regards Steve Keene Honiton UK.

 

Hello Stephen
I have sent a private message to kbak to put you intouch

Regards
Clive

 

Hi Clive

Thank you so kind

Regards Steve

 

Hi Steve
Welcome to the WW2talk site.
If you go to my site which i made dedicated to the 53rd Medium Reg Ra, you will find what you need.
Please sign on as a member.
If you still have problems accessing the diary's please let me know.
All the best
Keith

53rd (London) Medium Regiment RA TA

 

Thanks Clive
Kind regards
Keith

 

Hi Keith

Fantastic thank you, l have tried to join but l cant seem to receive a confirmation email to join, Peter Fords son is still alive and in his late 80s
but will not talk about his dad full stop so l am hoping to accumulate as much info as l can then quietly have a chat with him.

kind regards Steve

 

Hi Keith

Hurray l am in just awaiting your approval

cheers Steve

 

It should of gone through
Thanks
Keith

 

Hi Steve I know how he passed would you like me to send an message to you.
Kind regards
Keith

 

Hi Keith

yes please
thank you Steve

 

Know worries I will sed you a message on the 53rd site

 

super thank you