Does anyone know which Canadian units where stationed near Langsett ?

Discussion in 'Canadian' started by Robert Wimpenny, Feb 17, 2021.

  1. Robert Wimpenny

    Robert Wimpenny Active Member

    Done it again with rushing - agree wrong choice of wording, left myself wide open there (guess that could also be interpretred in the same manner as well in the context of my post) not heard of the book, but until a few hours ago never heard of 6 group RCAF
     
  2. Tricky Dicky

    Tricky Dicky Don'tre member

    The author of the thesis posted by MarkN is also the co author of the book, so its based on sourced and sound details

    TD
     
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  3. MarkN

    MarkN Banned

    Steady on.......

    Your relative may not have got herself involved with any of the RCAF bomber cabal. Yes, I believe there is a good chance the connection is there but that is all.

    OK. That text (or similar) may provided some general background to the relationship between Canadian servicemen and local British lasses, but may be a completely inappropriate narrative to how your relative found herself carrying sprog. Remember, you are trying to write the history of a relation not a treatise on wartime social behaviour.
     
  4. Robert Wimpenny

    Robert Wimpenny Active Member

    I know, a needle in a haystack - my research also shows that a lot of Canadians joined the US Armed forces so ......another possability
     
  5. alieneyes

    alieneyes Senior Member

    I think you'll find it was the other way around.

    Between September 1939 and Pear Harbor, almost 10,000 US citizens joined the RCAF alone.

    Regards,

    Dave
     
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  6. 17thDYRCH

    17thDYRCH Senior Member

    Robert,
    Compliments of Klambie, I am in touch with researcher based in Ottawa who charges a nominal fee for his work. Please send me a PM if you are interested in his service.
     
  7. Robert Wimpenny

    Robert Wimpenny Active Member

    Please see link (just above Battle of Atlantic in bold) where you will see the 10,000 Americans but also ,26,000 Canadians, havent had time to read it all but looks a very Informative and specialised piece,
    HyperWar: US Army in WWII: Military Relations Between the U.S. and Canada, 1939-1945[Chapter 9]
     
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  8. Robert Wimpenny

    Robert Wimpenny Active Member

    Thanks for the offer, i will speak to other family members as there are 3 of us working on our History, will pm you in next few days, we have picked up one name via Ancetry DNA match - a researcher would most likely be able to confirm or decline further Interest in this person (my gut feeling is that it is a good idea)
     
  9. Robert Wimpenny

    Robert Wimpenny Active Member

    Is it possible the person named on this attached card could have been in England around April 1945 ?
     

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  10. Tricky Dicky

    Tricky Dicky Don'tre member

    Hi Robert

    Not quite sure how to put this - please remember this is a public forum and that anything you post here can be read by anyone (members or the Public), and it will be picked up by Google, so anyone surfing for example for the names you mention could find this thread. They may or may not be connected to your family but would suggest perhaps that until a match has been found and they agree to disclosure, that you keep details private

    I am uncertain as to the site/forums position on this - it is something that perhaps needs clarifying

    Appreciate your need to keep us informed

    TD
     
  11. MarkN

    MarkN Banned

    Yes. A bit strange. Cautious about posting details of his own family member due understandable reasons of sensitivity, but no problem posting up somebody else's who may or may not even be connected. I guess sensitivity is a relative concern. Pun intended. ;)
     
  12. Robert Wimpenny

    Robert Wimpenny Active Member

    Hopefully enough information now posted for someone here to help with my search, despite being contantly reminded to give as much information as possible to help those willing to research on my behalf
     
  13. von Poop

    von Poop Adaministrator Admin

    Can't really see much of a problem here?
    People share/discuss things like this all the time in a fairly neutral hunt for information.
    Our experience is that other Googlers are usually glad to find a nugget, and the very rare objectors can always ask for stuff to be removed.
     
  14. alieneyes

    alieneyes Senior Member

    Definitely can read it but I don't see a little number denoting a reference.

    It's possible as RCAF squadrons came home in June of 1945. If this is the man you're looking for, I can tell you post-war he was a logger and nominated to run for politics in British Columbia circa 1949.

    He died in British Columbia in 1994. [​IMG]

    Date of Birth (12 September 1917) via death certificate confirms this was the same man as in your border crossing document.

    [​IMG]

    Regards,

    Dave
     
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  15. Robert Wimpenny

    Robert Wimpenny Active Member

    After Pearl Harbor a reverse movement resulted in the absorption of over 26,000 Canadians into the U.S. armed forces during World War II.
     
  16. alieneyes

    alieneyes Senior Member

    Well, you've quoted me twice now but have not given me any evidence except the hyperwar link, which does not have a source for it's statement. Your latest reply is a direct copy and paste job from that link.

    I wish you well in your search(es).
     
  17. Robert Wimpenny

    Robert Wimpenny Active Member

    That Information is very much appreciated- i will make enquires now to try track when and where he served, he ticks all the other boxes but if he didn't serve in England at that time then it is likely that one of his family from siblings to cousins could be a possibility, we have a definate dna match to that family and that area. we know that he married but did not have children, but obviously one of the wider family took a dna test, apparently they have not been active on family history for a while so unlikely they have seen the same match yet.
     

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