Hi, I am researching the above soldier who was killed in Normandy in June 1944, his service number indicates he first served with the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry (which makes sense as he was from Newton Abbott) at some stage he transferred to the DLI and landed in Normandy on D Day, a week later he was killed. Apart from requesting his service papers is there any other way of finding out if he served with the 6th Bn in Africa and Italy prior to D day? Any info would be gratefully received, Cheers, Rick
No idea on ascertaining where he served without service papers, just wanted to clarify if his name is correct.... you've got him listed as CAW Causley whereas all records on CWGC / FMP etc are for a WAC Causley (William Allbert Charles Causley, listed as missing 13.6.44, confirmed as KIA 13.7.44)... small thing but might help someone help you.
Unless you have documented proof from the person involved the answer is - no Applying for his service records is the ONLY way to find out the answer to your question - forms for the application to the MOD are here Request records of deceased service personnel TD The Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry 5429001 - 5485000 UK, Army Roll of Honour, 1939-1945 Name: William Causley Given Initials: W A C Rank: Private Death Date: 13 Jun 1944 Number: 5442318 Birth Place: Devonshire Residence: Devonshire Branch at Enlistment: Infantry Theatre of War: Western Europe Campaign, 1944/45 Regiment at Death: Durham Light Infantry Branch at Death: Infantry
Private CAUSLEY, WILLIAM ALBERT CHARLES Service Number 5442318 Died 13/06/1944 Aged 30 6th Bn. Durham Light Infantry Son of Albert John and Mildred Causley; husband of Lilian Vera Causley, of Paddington, London. INSCRIPTION SLEEP ON, DEAR, GOD KNOWS BEST ON EARTH THERE'S STRIFE IN HEAVEN THERE'S REST Buried at TILLY-SUR-SEULLES WAR CEMETERY Location: Calvados, France Number of casualties: 1143 Cemetery/memorial reference: III. G. 11. Pvt William Albert Charles Causley (Unknown-1944)...
Rick dont be mugged off in paying for anything on the internet .As TD suggests the official route is the only way. regards Clive