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Wilf Dolley (added 23/06/08)

During a holiday in France last month, we visited the Pegasus Memorial. We sent a postcard of the Bridge to my Dad's best friend (Dad died 2002), Wilf Dolley. Speaking to Wilf (Age 85, living in Warrington) on our return, it emerges he was a Signaller in the 6th Airborne Division that landed in Gliders to hold the Pegasus Bridge after it was captured from the Germans. Would love to hear from anyone who knew Wilf. Also we would like to hear if there are any plans to re-unite members of the 6th Airborne in Caen for the 65th Anniversary in June 2009. Peter Graham-Johnson, Peter.Graham-Johnson@uuia.co.uk

William J. Walsh (added 23/06/08)

My father served in the 6th Airborne Division in Normandy. I believe it was the 12th battalion. He parachuted into Normandy the night before D-day and they captured the Bridge over the River Orne, near Caan. He passed away in 2002 but I would be interested in hearing from any of his former colleagues or their relatives. Maureen Johnston, Maureen_Johnston@gov.nt.ca

Arthur Mellows (KIA 24/03/45) (added 03/06/08)

I have found scrap books made by the mother of Arthur ( Kim) Mellows of the 3rd Airlanding Anti-Tank Battery under drawers in a beside cabinet. He was killed in action on the 24th March 1945. I would like to return these to the family. Philippa.Danks@yellgroup.com

Sgt John (Jack) Robertson Pryce (added 03/06/08)

I am attempting to gain as much information about my late Grand Father; Sergeant John (Jack) Robertson Pryce. He was in or attached to the Airborne; my father and uncles remember him on arriving on leave and wearing his burgundy beret and Pegasus badge. He was wounded on 6th June 44, 2nd wave. The family story; as vague as it is, has him on Gold Beach and a Universal Carrier crewman. Is there anyone out there with details on him or information as to how Airborne troops were on the beach. I do not think he was a Paratrooper, but rather an Airlanding Brigade soldier. Randy Pryce, randy_pryce@yahoo.com

Arthur Turner (added 19/05/08)

I am searching for any information regarding my great uncle, a British paratrooper named Arthur Turner. Unfortunately I do not have any unit or rank information. I do know that he was wounded after he jumped. I believe he may have been shot under his chin. He did survive and was evacuated. Unfortunately, my other surviving family members don't have much information about him. I now have children of my own and as a father and a veteran myself, would like to know more about him and be able to educate my children as they get older about their family history. Any information would be greatly appreciated. I may be contacted at jacksonmitch75@yahoo.com

Sgt Clifford "Cliff" Joseph Weaver (added 12/05/08)

My grandfather was Clifford "Cliff" Joseph Weaver we believe he was a Sergeant serving with the 13th (Lancashire) Parachute Battalion, 6th Airborne Division. Our understanding is he took part in operations in Normandy, Germany, Burma, Singapore (Changi Jail) and Malaya. We would love to hear from anyone who knew him and we would be very appreciative if they had any photos of his company. ianr@simpsonwinslow.com.au

Frank D. Barton (KIA 19/08/44) (added 09/05/08)

I am trying to help my Mum piece together the happenings on the day of the 19th August 1944. My Uncle is Frank D Barton - who was killed that day and buried at Putot En Auge churchyard - I am not sure if anyone can help give us any further information about his unit / him personally but any help would be greatfully recieved. Peter Holt, peterh@rkcatalyst.co.uk.

Joseph Hartley (added 30/04/08)

Does anyone have any information about my stepfather, Joseph Hartley who was in the 7th (LI) batallion and was dropped in to Arnhem? He died in 2006 and my mother would be grateful for any stories or information. Ron Dougan, ronandsally@douganfamily.orangehome.co.uk

Sgt Alex C. Runacres (added 30/04/08)

Died Nov 2007. I have photo of 13th Batt 1943 plus all dads gear, i.e. drop area photos, compass, bins, knifes, maps ect. Would like to know more. Please forward any info, Roy Goodey, rgoodey1@btinternet.com

Fred Rogers (added 17/04/08)

I have found a piece of paper of my late fathers which had the information 1st R.U.R 6th Airborne written upon it. I'd be interested to find details regarding the company he was attached to any possibly any surviving members of the same. My fathers name was Fred Rogers and from an old photograph of him I have with what I presume are the others in his company at I believe demob. My father would never speak of his experiences in the war and I feel there is a hole in my knowledge of him at this time. Glenn Rogers, wp4054@yahoo.co.uk

Leonard Dakin (added 14/04/08)

I am the daughter of the late Leonard Dakin who served in Palestine , I am looking for information about my father and his friends who served with him. He was born in 1931 and was between 17 and 19 as far as I know when he was serving. Mandy Dakin fluffykins73@hotmail.co.uk

Cpl / Sgt William Alfred Marriott (added 14/04/08)

I'm seeking any information on Sergeant 119335 William Alfred MARRIOTT who served with 12th (Yorkshire) Battalion Parachute Regiment during World War Two. He jumped at D-Day and was in the Rhine crossing also he was wounded on the D-Day landing. Any further information would be greatly appreciated. Stephane Clement, clement-st@orange.fr

John Makie Walker (added 26/03/08)

I am writing in the hope that someone may have in their possession war time photographs of my father in law the late Mr John Makie Walker 6th Airborne - Operation Tonga 644 Squadron, Rank Captain, service number 932, captured after D Day and a POW until liberation. Captain J M Walker passed away in 1977 at his home in Buenos Aires Argentina and is buried at the British cemetery. He went to Argentina after the war to run the family sheep station where he met and married his wife Mrs Ines Green  and where they had their only child Sandra Walker (my Wife). I seek any information or photograph that his comrades may have of Mr Walker to hand down to his grandchildren. Robert Torralba, BTorralba@bh.com.au

Capt Laurence Nicholson (KIA 24/03/45) (added 07/03/08)

186198, 2nd Battalion Ox & Bucks L I, 6th Airborne Div. I'm searching for any information about Capt Nicholson's (a distant relative) war-time activities. He was a Lieutenant in Normandy and was the Battalion's Loading Officer and Weapon Training Officer, injured during in a crash landing on 6th June and evacuated. In September he was made Acting Captain. He is buried in Reichswald Forest Cemetery Germany. Andrew Heywood, andrew.heywood@eur.cushwake.com