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Angela Lowery posted a comment in Master sergeant Smoak William R (Service #: 06348647) died on 1944-06-09
My family, the Smoaks lost a brave and selfless hero on June 9, 1944. His name is engraved in the g...
4 hours ago
Dugald L Boyd posted a comment in Flight of Tempest V EJ887 and Flying Officer D L Boyd on 1945-03-28
Donald was my great Uncle and he survived the war after having been shot down twice. He lived we int...
about 1 week ago
James Culverwell posted a comment in Flight of Hurricane P3596 and unknown rank unknown name on 1940-07-25
Pilot was a John Henry Culverwell, info available online
about 2 weeks ago
Keith Bryers posted a comment in Flight of Mustang III KH444 and Squadron Leader M R Hill on 1945-03-12
Mustang III S/L Michael R Hill VR + Runnymede Memorial
KH444
19 Sqn Peterhead
(P-51C ex 44-10766) ...
about 2 weeks ago
carrie rosser posted a comment in Flight of Spitfire Vb AB972 and Flying Officer J K Dudley on 1943-07-25
I think that your John K Dudley is the John Kenneth Dudley (date of birth 3/2/1915) that was a Hou...
about 2 weeks ago
Jonathan Cody posted a comment in Flight of Spitfire Vb unknown and Pilot Officer C T K Cody on 1943-02-13
The pilot was my uncle Tommy. He didn't die on this mission - he returned the aircraft to his base...
about 2 weeks ago
Solomon Wielkopolski posted a comment in Private First Class Etler Harold (Service #: 32593463) died on 1944-06-25
We visited Normandy in August 2024 and the American WW2 cemetery on the 30th.
Noting that Harold’s ...
about 2 weeks ago
Fred Vogels posted a comment in Dirk van den Bosch
Met dank. Foto en link toegevoegd
about 2 weeks ago
Menno van Leeuwen posted a comment in Dirk van den Bosch
Goedendag,
ik heb zojuist een foto van Dirk van den Bosch geupload op de website van de oorlogsgrav...
about 2 weeks ago
Anonymous posted a comment in Executions carried out by the Einsatzkommando 3 on Sunday 31 August 1941
This photo is fake / doctored. The woman shown being executed is cropped out of the 1963 Polish film...
about 3 weeks ago
Stephen Williams posted a comment in Location used as construction site at Embry Bois De Pottier
My late father, Leslie Williams was a navigator with 21 Sqn RAF. His log book for 29 Jan 1944 shows ...
about 3 weeks ago
Godlewski posted a comment in Flight of Spitfire II P7606 and Flight Lieutenant B Mickiewicz on 1941-08-29
Kapitan Bronislaw Mickiewicz ur 09.07.1907 w Nowe Troki a zmarl 12.05.1977 w Toronto Canada. Pilot 3...
about 1 month ago
Ed Chivers posted a comment in Avro Lancaster III (ED717 QR-S) on a mission to Spezia on 1943-04-12
The photo shows the Lancaster flying on one engine. Max demonstrated this at airshows. I have a coup...
about 1 month ago
Ed Chivers posted a comment in Avro Lancaster III (ED717 QR-S) on a mission to Spezia on 1943-04-12
Max Chivers DFC was my father. They were shot up by nightfighters over France and despite the naviga...
about 1 month ago
Mark Cooper posted a comment in Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V (N1497 ZA-B) on a mission to Milano on 1940-08-16
My Grandfather was the Pilot Douglas Green. He and the 4 survivirs were taken POW in Sumona and esca...
about 1 month ago
Mary Martini posted a comment in Engineers (Builders and Fighters) in the Battle of the Bulge
(please add to my comment) My father, Russell F. Martini was a Captain in the 44th Engineer Combat B...
about 1 month ago
Mary Martini posted a comment in Engineers (Builders and Fighters) in the Battle of the Bulge
My father was in the Army's 44th Engineer Combat Battalion during the Battle of the Bulge.
about 1 month ago
simon Phillipson posted a comment in Fairey Battle I (L4949 PH-) on a mission to Luxembourg on 1940-05-09
The picture is a Fairey Fox as used by the Belgian air force
about 1 month ago
Jim posted a comment in Flight of Spitfire Vb AA8562 and Pilot Officer E Wardzinski on 1942-04-17
I would like to discuss this with anyone who is interested. My email is [email protected]. I ...
about 1 month ago
Caroline Smith posted a comment in Avro Lancaster I (LM179 WP-M) on a mission to Coupelle-Vieille on 1944-06-25
My great grandfather's cousin was a crew member on this flight. He was Flt Sgt Alfred, George, Alexa...
about 1 month ago
Fred Vogels posted a comment in 3039 Quartermaster Bakery Company stayed at Great Dunmow Essex on 11 april 1944
Could you please sent photos. This link is not accessible
about 1 month ago
Tammy L. Jones posted a comment in 3039 Quartermaster Bakery Company stayed at Great Dunmow Essex on 11 april 1944
My father served with the QM 3039 in Berlin. I have a few of his pictures including a group photo an...
about 1 month ago
Fred Vogels posted a comment in Avro Lancaster III (DV290 SR-X) on a mission to Nurnberg on 1944-03-01
True! It is an example of a Lancaster. Not the exact type.
about 1 month ago
Simon Ellison posted a comment in Avro Lancaster III (DV290 SR-X) on a mission to Nurnberg on 1944-03-01
While acknowledging the bravery of the 101 Squadron airmen, the Lancaster shown is a B Mk2 with radi...
about 1 month ago
Tracy Miller Lumley posted a comment in Armstrong Withworth Whitley MK V N1357 KN-H lost at Rotterdam (Pernis) on 28-03-1940 (SGLO ref: T0013)
Sgt James Emerson Miller was my great-uncle and died in the crash on March 28 1940. I came across th...
about 1 month ago
Everette Coppock III posted a comment in 332 Harbor Craft Company stayed at Rosneath Dumbartonshire on 16 october 1944
Request your assistance with a present-day photograph of USST-488 and copies of the first logbook of...
about 1 month ago
Alexander Winward posted a comment in Flight of Beaufighter II V8325 and Squadron Leader W D Winward on 1943-02-18
Hi,
Bill Winward was my grandfather, glad to see him getting a little recognition on the internet! ...
about 1 month ago
John Fricker posted a comment in Avro Lancaster I (RA503 ZN-B) on a mission to Dortmund on 1945-03-11
PLEASE CORRECT THE MISIDENTIFICATION OF THE AIRCRAFT. It is RA508, NOT RA503. I have now ascertained...
about 1 month ago
Eva posted a comment in Staff sergeant De Pree John T (Service #: 33113718) died on 1944-07-08
Mi trovo davanti adesso alla sua tomba, mi sono fermata perché qui l'erba é più verde e rigogliosa e...
about 1 month ago
Jonathan Brooks posted a comment in Flight of Beaufighter II R2398 and Sergeant G P F Langdo on 1941-12-08
Any information on this aircraft? The crash? How it happened? The mission?
about 1 month ago
Fred Vogels posted a comment in Flight of Beaufighter II R2398 and Sergeant G P F Langdo on 1941-12-08
It is a sample of this plane. Not the actual one.
about 1 month ago
Jonathan Brooks posted a comment in Flight of Beaufighter II R2398 and Sergeant G P F Langdo on 1941-12-08
Is this a photograph of Beaufighter II R2398? My great Uncles brother, Gordon was killed along with ...
about 1 month ago
Robert E. posted a comment in 116th Infantry Regiment (USA) Landing at Omaha Beach (Easy Red)
My grandpa Robert McKenzie was in the 16th infantry company C. He was the gunner of a mortar crew an...
about 2 months ago
Ray Williams posted a comment in Avro Lancaster I (W4276 EM-L) on a mission to Hannover on 1943-10-19
Lancaster W4276 crashed at 2030 at Ronnenberg. It was cocoooned by 5 searchlights. A JU88 with upwar...
about 2 months ago
Julia Smith posted a comment in Vickers Wellington Ic (R1030 BL-R) on a mission to Oostende on 1941-09-03
Arthur Fitch was my father's cousin
about 2 months ago
John Thorogood posted a comment in Flight of Hurricane P3755 and unknown rank unknown name on 1940-12-19
Pilot was my Father, F/Sgt Laurence (Rubber) Thorogood. He survived the crash, which is why I'm her...
about 2 months ago
J C (Co) Maarschalkerweerd posted a comment in Manchester lost at Warmenhuizen (East of) on 25-03-1942 (SGLO ref: T1446)
Ik - inmiddels 86 - heb voor een de burgemeester en een inwoner van Warmenhuizen een bemanningslid ...
about 2 months ago
Ivor Dallinger posted a comment in Vickers Wellington X (HZ261 OW-) on a mission to Düsseldorf on 1943-06-12
Looking for a photograph of flight sgt Mackenzie. I am researching this incident as the bomb Aimer w...
about 2 months ago
Thomas Baker posted a comment in 194 Quartermaster Gas Supply Company stayed at Kiddington Oxfordshire on 14 july 1944
My Uncle Carl Baker was in the 194th QM Gas Supply Company on 28 January 1946 after the hostilities ...
about 2 months ago
Richard Lyon posted a comment in Flight of Spitfire Vb AR343 and Flying Officer E R Lyon on 1944-07-27
For further detail on this pilot see this book:
Finding the Ring of Truth
Authors Richard Lyon and ...
about 2 months ago
Brenda Kelly posted a comment in Short Stirling III (BK691 LS-F) on a mission to Mannheim on 1943-04-17
Hello Meg
I am going to visit the Memorial site this weekend. Do you have any specific info please...
about 2 months ago
Frits posted a comment in Halifax lost at Putten (buurtschap Gerven) on 06-10-1944 (SGLO ref: T4475)
my grandpa stole the yoke from the bomber. He wanted to give it back to the pilot after the war, but...
about 2 months ago
Jean-Francois De Vliegher posted a comment in 3684 Quartermaster Truck Company stayed at Llanelly_ Brecknockshire on 13 april 1944
Bonjour! j'ai 3 photos de militaires américains sur la Nationale 61 à Nessonvaux Belgique.Sur une de...
about 2 months ago
Richard Leto posted a comment in 573 Signal Aircraft Warning Battalion, Company D stayed at Remenham Berkshire on 20 april 1944
Hi,
I’m trying to find the troop movements of my Dad, Salvatore Leto, during WWII. I know he trained...
about 3 months ago
Philip Blumenthal posted a comment in Avro Lancaster III (JB226 LQ-G) on a mission to Ludwigshafen on 1943-11-18
Does anyone know how many missions did JB226 complete before being shot down?
about 3 months ago
Anne Brodie posted a comment in Avro Lancaster I (LL955 ZN-E) on a mission to Scholven, Gelsenkirchen on 1944-06-22
The Pilot, Pilot Officer Jim Brodie, was my uncle, and my Dad’s favourite brother. He was killed jus...
about 3 months ago
LESCROART posted a comment in Private Kreiser Roy K (Service #: 13090866) died on 1944-06-06
Bonjour je suis parrain de ce soldat et je recherche sa famille je serai très heureux de prendre con...
about 3 months ago
Michael Olinger posted a comment in 390 Engineer General Service Regiment Battalion stayed at Sudbury, Derbyshire on 27 january 1944
I just discovered your site and thought I would contribute my comments.
My father, Victor K. Olinger...
about 3 months ago
John Fricker posted a comment in Avro Lancaster I (RA503 ZN-B) on a mission to Dortmund on 1945-03-11
The aircraft is RA508, not RA503. My uncle Frank Baker was the pilot.
about 3 months ago
Fred Vogels posted a comment in Sergeant Collins Willie L (Service #: 34569313) died on 1944-06-06
Photo
about 3 months ago
L. Rab posted a comment in Sergeant Collins Willie L (Service #: 34569313) died on 1944-06-06
On the following coordinates, 49.388896, -1.217413, you can find and Honor road mark for Willie Coll...
about 3 months ago
Lorna Pass posted a comment in Handley Page Halifax II (W7907 TL-M) on a mission to Berlin on 1943-03-28
George Dynes - remembered until the end by Ron who talked about his best school pal until he died at...
about 3 months ago
Mark Hanson posted a comment in Avro Lancaster III (ND983 SR-B) on a mission to Le Havre on 1944-06-08
Complete rubbish. 101 Sqn did not attack Le Havre on 9th June 1944. However it did on 6th September ...
about 3 months ago
Tami Wightman posted a comment in 978 Field Artillery Battalion (155 Gun), Battery B stayed at Wimborne St Giles Dorset on 23 may 1944
What battles did the 978th FA BN "B" fight in? My grandfather was in it, and only said he fought a l...
about 3 months ago
Survivor posted a comment in On October 27, 1942, the ghetto in Pinsk was liquidated.
The last statement you made is incorrect. The Polish were forced to move into the Jewish homes afte...
about 3 months ago
Evelyne André posted a comment in Sergeant Ahlgrim Robert W (Service #: 15101540) died on 1944-06-06
Bonjour,
je fais partie de l'association "les fleurs de la mémoire" et je vous informe que je fleuri...
about 3 months ago
Huub Janssen posted a comment in Bristol Blenheim IV (L8847 LS-) on a mission to Maastricht on 1940-05-11
Nee, gewoon 3 particulieren die vinden dat het tijd wordt om deze helden te herdenken. Sorry voor de...
about 3 months ago
Marie posted a comment in Technical Sergeant Harkins Wilburn R (Service #: 18003844) died on 1944-07-26
Suite à la photo déposée dans l'église de BERIGNY nous aimerions connaître vos souhaits
about 3 months ago
Marie posted a comment in Technical Sergeant Harkins Wilburn R (Service #: 18003844) died on 1944-07-26
La famille du sergent Harkins Wilburn R a laissé une photo. Nous aimerions savoir où il a perdu la v...
about 3 months ago
Thomas Howell posted a comment in 448 Ordnance Heavy Automotive Maintenance Company stayed at Ashchurch Gloucestershire on 29 october 1944
Thanks for putting this together. My Dad served in 448 Ordnance HAM Co.
about 3 months ago
Calvin Owens posted a comment in Flight of Hurricane I L1973 and Sergeant J Robinson on 1940-05-31
This was my grandfather, he destroyed a Ju88 on that day, when he was shot through the ankle by retu...
about 4 months ago
Jane posted a comment in Short Stirling I (N6034 MG-) on a mission to Mazingarbe on 1941-07-07
My late uncle was the wireless oerator/air gunner on this flight. I know only 2 crew survived and w...
about 4 months ago
Norbert Noorman posted a comment in B-24H - #42-52587 - 2U-K -"Shoo Shoo Baby" lost at St. Jansklooster (near Boschwijde) on 23-03-1944 (SGLO ref: T3545)
waar staan de andere pagina,s die er voor heen allemaal onder stonden?
groet Norbert Noorman
nopp...
about 4 months ago
Alun Rowland posted a comment in Flight of Typhoon Ib JP656 and Flight Sergeant J J Rowland on 1944-06-07
Jim Rowland was my father's cousin and born 9th May 1921 in London. He did his pilot training in Bul...
about 4 months ago
Fred Vogels posted a comment in No. 47 Royal Marine Commando landing near Asnells
D-Day 2024....
about 4 months ago
christian John pfaff posted a comment in 978 Field Artillery Battalion (155 Gun) stayed at Chitterne Wiltshire on 31 may 1944
My father was an officer in HQ Company of the 978th FA Batt. His unit landed on June 26th 1944 at Vi...
about 4 months ago
Enrico Termine posted a comment in Engineers (Builders and Fighters) in the Battle of the Bulge
My father, Joseph Termine, served in the 44th Engineer Combat Battalion. During the battle near Wilt...
about 4 months ago
Fred Vogels posted a comment in Short Stirling III (BK691 LS-F) on a mission to Mannheim on 1943-04-17
Please contact me at backtonormandy a gmail com
about 4 months ago
meg posted a comment in Short Stirling III (BK691 LS-F) on a mission to Mannheim on 1943-04-17
hello, i'm not sure is this page is still up and running but i have information on this flight and t...
about 4 months ago
ELIZABETH MEWING posted a comment in Flight of Typhoon Ib JP604 and Flight Sergeant G J Howard on 1944-06-06
F/S George J Howard was my uncle (my mother’s brother). I am in possession of all flight records an...
about 4 months ago
Paul McNeil posted a comment in 22 Dragoons RAC (Sherman Crab Flails) landed on D-day in Normandy France
I researched a soldier from the Dinky-Doos (22nd Dragoons) for a family you can see the results here...
about 4 months ago
Nathan posted a comment in Private Myszak Tony F (Service #: 35157746) died on 1944-06-06
As you can see on the photo, I invest myself to commemorate Myszak Tony F. And go to flower his grav...
about 4 months ago
michael howells posted a comment in Handley Page Halifax II (JD298 NP-N) on a mission to Nurnberg on 1943-08-28
In W G Sebald's 1988 German edition of "After Nature" (english edition 2002 he makes mention of "Nu...
about 4 months ago
William Caracofe posted a comment in Private First Class Karickhoff Kyle D (Service #: 35290082) died on 1944-07-05
Date of death should be June 8th 44’ his DOB was July 5th 1915
about 4 months ago
Ed Frazer posted a comment in Private Lepisto Paul A (Service #: 20632681) died on 1944-09-12
Yes he was the youngest boy in a family of 9. 5 boys 4 girls. Their father was on the draft board in...
about 4 months ago
dee coulson posted a comment in Flight of Spitfire IX NH2721 and Flight Lieutenant D J Hawkins on 1944-08-01
My fathers service Number 129465
Notes from the Squadron Works carried out.
Armed recce-Aunay-SurOdo...
about 4 months ago
Lauralee Jenkins posted a comment in 32 Medical Depot Company stayed at Okeover Staffordshire on 14 june 1944
My husband's father, Bobby Jenkins, Jr. served in the 32nd Medical Depot Company during WWII.
Bobby ...
about 4 months ago
Nick Lieten posted a comment in Staff sergeant Mathison Arlo R (Service #: 37198072) died on 1944-12-25
https://nicksbattlefieldtrips.com/eng/adoption/Mathison_Arlo.html...
about 4 months ago
Gertjan posted a comment in Koninklijke Nederlandse Brigade "Prinses Irene" Helping the Guards Armoured Division
Quards moet Guards zijn
about 4 months ago
Hans Hopman posted a comment in Flight of Spitfire R6909 and unknown rank unknown name on 1940-09-04
Hi,
I know who the pilot was. It was John Keel Barker, Is my wife's uncle / brother of here mother ...
about 4 months ago
Fred Vogels posted a comment in Avro Lancaster III (ND949 LE-Z) on a mission to Mucheln on 1945-04-09
On an external wall of the village hall, a small memorial tablet remembers the crew of 630 Sqn Lanca...
about 4 months ago
Fred Vogels posted a comment in Avro Lancaster III (ND949 LE-Z) on a mission to Mucheln on 1945-04-09
Took off from East Kirkby at 1837 on the 8th, to bomb an oil refinery at Lutzkendorf, homebound dive...
about 4 months ago
colin brown posted a comment in Avro Lancaster III (ND949 LE-Z) on a mission to Mucheln on 1945-04-09
hello I am intersted in trying to find out why this plane crashed on its return back to England and...
about 4 months ago
Fred Vogels posted a comment in 904 Ordnance Heavy Automotive Maintenance Company stayed at Tidworth Wiltshire on 22 august 1944
Hope to see your list Kip at backtonormandy gmail.
about 5 months ago
Kip Kuebler posted a comment in 904 Ordnance Heavy Automotive Maintenance Company stayed at Tidworth Wiltshire on 22 august 1944
Rebecca,
Came upon your note on this site while doing research on my father. My father was in the 9...
about 5 months ago
Bob Patty posted a comment in 90 Infantry Division to Mont Castré, Hill 122
I wanted to share this video about Monte Castre and the 90th Division. His YouTube channel is just ...
about 5 months ago
Roseanne C Hunter posted a comment in Private First Class Bouffard Joseph C (Service #: 31452192) died on 1944-12-25
This is my great Uncle...
about 5 months ago
E.J. Harkema posted a comment in Stirling lost at Renkum (Oranje Nassau Oord) on 21-09-1944 (SGLO ref: T4245)
Are there any photographs of the plane or crew off the LJ-843?
about 5 months ago
Andrew Hodgson posted a comment in Flight of Typhoon Ib R8894 and Warrant Officer J Stanley on 1944-02-10
Jack Stanley f/o Aus 413099 was captured Boulogne 10th February 1944. He was held as prisoner of war...
about 5 months ago
Jordan posted a comment in Lancaster lost at Helvoirt (De Ritskampen) on 22-06-1944 (SGLO ref: T3836)
Hi there,
I am reaching out as a relative of air gunner, Sgt Jacky Radcliffe, who tragically lost h...
about 5 months ago
Gert Kozijn posted a comment in The Story of “Tail End Charlie”
After Laren Bevins was in hiding in Nijverdal. 25 km North of Laren. Probably with the help of Nijve...
about 5 months ago
Charles OLIVIER posted a comment in 101 Airborne Division, Headquarters stayed at Newbury Berkshire on 22 february 1944
Good location
about 6 months ago
Robert JONES posted a comment in Flight of Short Sunderland I P9601 and unknown rank unknown name on 1940-11-27
The Sunderland was not airborne, it was at a mooring in the Cattewater off RAF Mount Batten. It was ...
about 6 months ago
Fred Vogels posted a comment in Private Stetz Stanley F (Service #: 36573459) died on 1944-06-06
Hi Maureen. I am looking forward to your story. Follow my name to my personal website and use the li...
about 6 months ago
Maureen Lang posted a comment in Private Stetz Stanley F (Service #: 36573459) died on 1944-06-06
Hello Stetz Family:
I posted the note above over a year ago. Since then, I have been to Normandy an...
about 6 months ago
KSA posted a comment in RAF Bomber Command 500 Lancasters attack Potsdam 14/15 April 1945
@Tom my grandfather also flew in this raid with 166 Squadron, as well as in Ops Manna and Exodus. Th...
about 6 months ago
LizC posted a comment in Hampden I (L4117 GL-N) on a mission to Düsseldorf on 1942-08-01
P/O Clarke was my uncle. Thanks for researching this.
about 6 months ago
didier belfontaine posted a comment in Private Jones Herman C (Service #: 15099083) died on 1944-06-06
Bonjour ,je fleurir cette tombe tout les ans et j en suis fière.
about 6 months ago
Eli posted a comment in 7th Armored Division (USA) attack Germans at Bootshaped Forrest
Does anyone know what battalion of the half track? My great grandfather was a half track driver in t...
about 6 months ago
Cam Webber posted a comment in Avro Lancaster I (ED329 DX-) on a mission to Duisburg on 1943-05-13
Good day,
F/Sgt Cecil Gerding is my late great-uncle. I am the family historian and keeper of his r...
about 6 months ago
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