Remembrance Day

Oberon · 11-11-05, 04:12 PM

Great Grandfather
Served in both wars, in the 3rd Wiltshire Reg during WW1, fought at the Somme and Ypres, awarded the Military medal for gallantry acting as a runner at Messines Ridge.
Joined the MP during WW2, started off in a punishment camp in France but had to retreat with the BEP to Dunkirk, then served in North Africa. Was aboard HMS Strathallan when she was hit by U-562 but survived.
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Great Uncle
Served in WW2 in the Royal Navy, served aboard HMS Arrow during 1942, unsure of dates of service on other vessels but know that he served on HMS Iron Duke and HMS Barham, he just missed joining the Barham on her last service. Very lucky.
Grandad
Joined Royal Marines 45 Commando in 1945, saw service in Hong Kong and Malaysia.

I think my Grandad on my fathers side served in the Highlanders, but I'm not sure of the regiment, and I'm pretty sure his uncle or great-uncle was shot by a sniper in France during WW1.

We shall remember their actions and their sacrifices

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11-11-05, 04:12 PM	#15
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Great Grandfather Served in both wars, in the 3rd Wiltshire Reg during WW1, fought at the Somme and Ypres, awarded the Military medal for gallantry acting as a runner at Messines Ridge. Joined the MP during WW2, started off in a punishment camp in France but had to retreat with the BEP to Dunkirk, then served in North Africa. Was aboard HMS Strathallan when she was hit by U-562 but survived. http://www.uboat.net/allies/merchants/ship/2528.html Great Uncle Served in WW2 in the Royal Navy, served aboard HMS Arrow during 1942, unsure of dates of service on other vessels but know that he served on HMS Iron Duke and HMS Barham, he just missed joining the Barham on her last service. Very lucky. Grandad Joined Royal Marines 45 Commando in 1945, saw service in Hong Kong and Malaysia. I think my Grandad on my fathers side served in the Highlanders, but I'm not sure of the regiment, and I'm pretty sure his uncle or great-uncle was shot by a sniper in France during WW1. We shall remember their actions and their sacrifices