Oosterbeek and Reichswald Forest CWGC cemeteries photo offer.

Discussion in 'War Grave Photographs' started by Jonathan Ball, Sep 28, 2012.

  1. Jonathan Ball

    Jonathan Ball It's a way of life.

    Heading out to Arnhem and the Rhine on October 8th on a guided trip. 2 of the stops are at the cemeteries named. Would anyone like any photos taking?

    As part of a tour I will be working under a time constraint so please keep this in mind when making a request.
     
  2. Buteman

    Buteman 336/102 LAA Regiment (7 Lincolns), RA

    Hi Jonathan,

    If possible, can you get me high res photos of the 2 following men. They are from my Dad's unit.

    SERGEANT ALFRED LEONARD DOUGHTY
    SERIAL NUMBER 4806517
    AGE - 32
    102 LAA REGIMENT ROYAL ARTILLERY
    GRAVE REFERENCE: 59.C.1

    GUNNER JOHN GIBSON ROSS
    SERIAL NUMBER 1652467
    AGE - 29
    102 LAA REGIMENT, ROYAL ARTILLERY
    GRAVE REFERENCE: 59.C.5

    Regards - Rob
     
  3. Jonathan Ball

    Jonathan Ball It's a way of life.

    Consider it done, Rob.
     
  4. ritsonvaljos

    ritsonvaljos Senior Member

    Thanks very much for your generous offer, Jonathan.

    If possible, could you please photograph the headstones of the casualties listed below at the Reichswald War Cemetery?

    (a) Private John Edward MACKIN
    7th Bn, Somerset L.I.
    Grave Ref: 56.D.5
    Date of death: 27.03.1945
    +++

    (b) Private Edward Joseph BURNS
    2nd (Airborne) Ox & Bucks L.I.
    Grave Ref: 35.B.7
    +++

    (c) Private Walter Casson CHADWICK
    2nd (Airborne) Ox & Bucks L.I.
    Grave Ref: 35.A.11
    +++

    Thanks in advance if you are able to assist.

    In any case, I trust you find it an interesting and rewarding tour.
     
  5. Jonathan Ball

    Jonathan Ball It's a way of life.

    Added to the list, Jos. No reason why I shouldn't be able to get them.
     
  6. Sniper617

    Sniper617 Member

    Great offer Jonathan, Would you be able to do the following for me please.

    Derbyshire, George, Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, 54.F.11
    Mitchell, Stanely, Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, 61.F.19
    Pickford, Frank, Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, 54.B.18

    If you need further information will be happy to post them.
    Thanks
    Mike
     
  7. Jonathan Ball

    Jonathan Ball It's a way of life.

    Added to the list, Mike. I will be sure to do my best.
     
  8. AndyBaldEagle

    AndyBaldEagle Very Senior Member

    Jonathan
    Could I trouble you for one chap please who we/I missed on our visit a couple of years ago.

    55.G.3 Grissam/David Rfmn 14449287 Royal Ulster Rifles 4/4/1945

    Interested to see if he has the word Airborne on his headstone as he was part of 1 RUR who were part of 6 Airlanding Brigaide.

    A word of advice too, if I may, the cemetery is very big and can take a while to walk from one side to the other, so plan your plot visits accordingly!!

    Hope you have a good trip

    Regards
    Andy
     
  9. Jonathan Ball

    Jonathan Ball It's a way of life.

    Added your man to the list, Andy.

    I know what you mean about planning. Did the same in Normandy last year. Pre-printed map of the cemetery, a highlighter pen and list and it's pretty straightforward to do! :)
     
  10. graeme

    graeme Senior Member

    Hi

    many thanks for the generous offer.

    Unfortunately I have loads BUT any chance for just three please,


    Rheinberg War Cemetery in Grave 12.L.7 James Alexander Millan BRYCE

    Rheinberg War Cemetery in Grave 9. B. 16 Arthur PERRING

    Reichswald Forest War Cemetery in Grave 10.D.9. John RAWCLIFFE


    many thanks,



    Graeme
     
  11. Jonathan Ball

    Jonathan Ball It's a way of life.

    Hi Graeme.

    Added to the list. If you post the other names I will see what I can do but in fairness to other members your extra shots will have to be taken when all the others are done, time permitting.

    How's that?
     
  12. graeme

    graeme Senior Member

    Jonathan,

    Thank you, a most generous offer, but there is really far too many. The ones I have requested are all on the Birmingham City Police RoH and I would be more than grateful just to receive them and try and complete at least one project !!

    many thanks again,

    Graeme
     
  13. stolpi

    stolpi Well-Known Member

    Graeme - weather permitting, I could take some pictures at the Reichswald Cemetery in October. Just let me know which headstones you require. I regularly pass the cemetery on my bike tours.
     
  14. Jonathan Ball

    Jonathan Ball It's a way of life.

    Just giving this a final bump in case anyone missed it.
     
  15. Jonathan Ball

    Jonathan Ball It's a way of life.

    All Sorted. Took all the photos this morning in lovely sunny weather and will upload them at the weekend. Just having a Bier in Goch! Cheers.
     
  16. Paul Reed

    Paul Reed Ubique

    Good man, although I must say I prefer Xanten!
     
  17. Jonathan Ball

    Jonathan Ball It's a way of life.

    Hi Jonathan,

    If possible, can you get me high res photos of the 2 following men. They are from my Dad's unit.

    SERGEANT ALFRED LEONARD DOUGHTY
    SERIAL NUMBER 4806517
    AGE - 32
    102 LAA REGIMENT ROYAL ARTILLERY
    GRAVE REFERENCE: 59.C.1

    GUNNER JOHN GIBSON ROSS
    SERIAL NUMBER 1652467
    AGE - 29
    102 LAA REGIMENT, ROYAL ARTILLERY
    GRAVE REFERENCE: 59.C.5

    Regards - Rob

    There you go, Rob.

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  18. Buteman

    Buteman 336/102 LAA Regiment (7 Lincolns), RA

    Many thanks Jonathan.

    Regards - Rob
     
  19. Jonathan Ball

    Jonathan Ball It's a way of life.

    Thanks very much for your generous offer, Jonathan.

    If possible, could you please photograph the headstones of the casualties listed below at the Reichswald War Cemetery?

    (a) Private John Edward MACKIN
    7th Bn, Somerset L.I.
    Grave Ref: 56.D.5
    Date of death: 27.03.1945
    +++

    (b) Private Edward Joseph BURNS
    2nd (Airborne) Ox & Bucks L.I.
    Grave Ref: 35.B.7
    +++

    (c) Private Walter Casson CHADWICK
    2nd (Airborne) Ox & Bucks L.I.
    Grave Ref: 35.A.11
    +++

    Thanks in advance if you are able to assist.

    In any case, I trust you find it an interesting and rewarding tour.

    Here you are, Jos.

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  20. Jonathan Ball

    Jonathan Ball It's a way of life.

    Great offer Jonathan, Would you be able to do the following for me please.

    Derbyshire, George, Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, 54.F.11
    Mitchell, Stanely, Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, 61.F.19
    Pickford, Frank, Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, 54.B.18

    If you need further information will be happy to post them.
    Thanks
    Mike


    Here they are, Mike.

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