Capt. Samuel P. Barnard . British Army 1st Btn. Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment) I have just come across two editions of "The Dragon" (the Regimental Paper of The Buffs) dated October 1946 and August 1947 amongst the papers of my late father, Capt. Samuel Barnard (13.10.1923 - 13.04.2017). On page 195 of the latter edition is a photograph of the Battalion's officers taken at Aliki, Greece, in late 1946/early 1947.
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Asst.Steward J. J. Barnbrock . Naval Auxiliary Personnel HMS Forfar Barnbrock was amongst the men to survive the sinking of the Forfar, he had served onboard when she was the Montrose and transferred under the T124X agreement.
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Cpl. Barnes . British Army 1st Btn. Dorset Regiment I am sorry to say that my father passed away 10 years ago and, like many of his generation, did not talk about what he went through, except in the company of, “Those who were there.”
I do know that he was on Malta during the siege and was part of the 1st Battalion. It was given the title, “1st Malta Brigade” along with, "2nd Devons" and, "1st Hampshires"., and as such my father wore the Maltese cross on one sleeve, below any other brigade insignia.
For most of the rest of the war that was 50th Division, (231st Infantry Brigade). The Dorset Regiment, (Malta Brigade), took part in the landings in Sicily, Italy and D Day, and was involved right through to “the Island”, before the battalion was returned to England as a training battalion.
The preface of the Dorset book, “Three Assault Landings”, pays tribute to all “footsloggers” with the verse by "A. P Herbert"
New men, new weapons, bear the brunt;
New slogans gild the ancient game
The infantry are still in front
And mud and dust are much the same
Hail, humble footman, poised to fly
Across the West, or any, wall
Proud, plodding, peerless P.B.I.
The foulest, finest job of all!
Amazing how nothing has changed in 60 odd years
Cpl. Barnes, Dorset Regiment, revisits Normandy 50 years after D-Day.
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LAC. Arthur Barnes . Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 2726 Squadron RAF Regiment (d.25th November 1944) Leading Aircraftman Arthur Barnes was the son of John Edgar and Selina Barnes.
He was 21 when his plane was returning from a bombing raid in southern Germany when he was shot down over Limburg's territory by German anti-aircraft guns.
He is buried in the Brevenbicht Protestant Churchyard, Limburg, Netherlands.
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WO. Arthur Barnes . Royal Australian Air Force 215 Squadron from Brisbane, Australia (d.17th May 1943)
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Pte. Cyril Arthur Barnes . British Army 1st Btn. Leicestershire Regiment from Thornton, Leicestershire (d.12th February 1942) Cyril Barnes lost his life in Singapore. He is buried in the Kranji War Cemetery.
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L/Cpl. Douglas Frank Barnes . British Army 1st Btn. West Kent Regiment from Portsmouth (d.6th July 1944) Douglas Barnes was in a reserved occupation but because his cousin and best friend enlisted he wanted to do the same and hoped to be posted to the same regiment. Unfortunately, this was not the case.
Sadly, Douglas was killed after the surrender of Italy and is buried in the Commonwealth War Grave at Arezzo, Italy. His unit was attacked by a German unit who did not know that Italy had surrendered.
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Pilot Officer Edward Barnes . RAF 78 Squadron I am the son of P/O Richard Barnes who, with his identical twin P/O Eddie Barnes, were prisoners in Stalag Luft III.
The story of the Barnes brothers meeting each other for the first time in Stalag Luft III is described in Paul Brickhill's book "Escape to Danger" on page 111. Dick was shot down as a navigator in a 50 Squadron Manchester on 30th May 1942, the airplane crash happening in occupied Belgian. The event resulted in the pilot F/O Leslie Manser receiving a posthumous VC for holding the aircraft until the crew could bail out. Dick was captured by the Germans. Almost a year later on 5th May 1943, Dick's brother Eddie, a rear gunner of a 78 Squadron Halifax, was shot down and captured. He also arrived at Sagan and the story of the confusion and humour when Eddie arrived at the camp and was mistaken for Dick and is described in Paul Brickhill's book.
Towards the end of the war the two brothers joined the other POWs in the long march westwards during the winter of 1944/1945 to meet up eventually with Allied forces.
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Pilot Officer Edward J Barnes . RAF 78 Squadron I am the son of P/O Richard Barnes who, with his identical twin P/O Eddie Barnes, were prisoners in Stalag Luft III.
The story of the Barnes brothers meeting each other for the first time in Stalag Luft III is described in Paul Brickhill's book "Escape to Danger" on page 111. Dick was shot down as a navigator in a 50 Squadron Manchester on 31st May 1942, the airplane crash happening in occupied Belgian. The event resulted in the pilot F/O Leslie Manser receiving a posthumous VC for holding the aircraft until the crew could bail out. Dick was captured by the Germans. Almost a year later on 5th May 1943, Dick's brother Eddie, a rear gunner of a 78 Squadron Halifax, was shot down and captured. He also arrived at Sagan and the story of the confusion and humour when Eddie arrived at the camp and was mistaken for Dick and is described in Paul Brickhill's book.
Towards the end of the war the two brothers joined the other POWs in the long march westwards during the winter of 1944/1945 to meet up eventually with Allied forces.
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Pilot Officer Edward Barnes . RAF 78 Squadron I am the son of P/O Richard Barnes who, with his identical twin P/O Eddie Barnes, were prisoners in Stalag Luft III.
The story of the Barnes brothers meeting each other for the first time in Stalag Luft III is described in Paul Brickhill's book "Escape to Danger" on page 111. Dick was shot down as a navigator in a 50 Squadron Manchester on 30th May 1942, the airplane crash happening in occupied Belgian. The event resulted in the pilot F/O Leslie Manser receiving a posthumous VC for holding the aircraft until the crew could bail out. Dick was captured by the Germans. Almost a year later on 5th May 1943, Dick's brother Eddie, a rear gunner of a 78 Squadron Halifax, was shot down and captured. He also arrived at Sagan and the story of the confusion and humour when Eddie arrived at the camp and was mistaken for Dick and is described in Paul Brickhill's book.
Towards the end of the war the two brothers joined the other POWs in the long march westwards during the winter of 1944/1945 to meet up eventually with Allied forces.
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EE Barnes . British Army Royal Engineers EE Barnes served with the Royal Engineers British Army. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. I am happy to cover all costs. If you are a family member or can put me in touch with them please get in touch. Update: The Wartime Memories Project is no longer in contact with Dan , his website, facebook page and email have all ceased to function. But if you can add any details about the person listed, please use the add to record link below.
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F Barnes . British Army F Barnes served with the British Army. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. I am happy to cover all costs. If you are a family member or can put me in touch with them please get in touch. Update: The Wartime Memories Project is no longer in contact with Dan , his website, facebook page and email have all ceased to function. But if you can add any details about the person listed, please use the add to record link below.
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G Barnes . British Army G Barnes served with the British Army. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. I am happy to cover all costs. If you are a family member or can put me in touch with them please get in touch. Update: The Wartime Memories Project is no longer in contact with Dan , his website, facebook page and email have all ceased to function. But if you can add any details about the person listed, please use the add to record link below.
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Sergeant H G Barnes . RAF 149 Squadron
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Lt. Harold Fitzherbert Aston Barnes . British Army 4th Btn. Somerset Light Infantry from Clapham, London (d.3rd Oct 1944) Lt. Harold Barnes parachuted into Holland as part of Operation Market Garden, and is buried in Oosterbeek Cemetery in Arnhem.
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Harry Ronald Barnes . British Army My uncle Ronnie Barnes was a prisoner of war at Stalag 20B. He was captured in 1940 I believe. and came back to the UK in 1945. I recently found his name and address and number 19598 in my mother's wartime diary.
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Harry Francis Barnes . Auxiliary Fire Service from Highgate, London My grandfather Harry Francis Barnes born 1905 served with the Auxillary Fire Service. I know nothing about his time working for them. I only know that he served in the Kentish town area. We have two photographs of him, one standing in front of an engine numbered 75X. what does this stand for? They have been awarded a trophy, what would this be for? Can any other information be found from the photograph?
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Helen Barnes . Women's Land Army
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Cpl. Herbert "Berb" Barnes . British Army A Squadron 4th Queens Own Hussars from Huithwaite, Notts
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J A Barnes . British Army York and Lancaster Regiment J Barnes served with the York and Lancaster Regiment British Army. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. I am happy to cover all costs. If you are a family member or can put me in touch with them please get in touch. Update: The Wartime Memories Project is no longer in contact with Dan , his website, facebook page and email have all ceased to function. But if you can add any details about the person listed, please use the add to record link below.
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Trimmer J. Barnes . Naval Auxiliary Personnel HMS Forfar Trimmer Barnes survived the sinking of HMS Forfar.
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Greaser John Barnes . Naval Auxiliary Personnel HMS Forfar (d.2nd Dec 1940)
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John Barnes . Royal Navy HMS Newcastle My father, John Barnes, served on the HMS Newcastle 1940-45.
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Cpl. John Barnes . British Army 2nd Battalion Royal Norfolk Regiment I am researching my late Grandfather Jack Barnes no 3770890. I know that he served in The Royal Norfolk Regiment and I also know that at the end of the war he was stationed in Rawalpindi, India for a short time. He never really spoke about his time at the war and sadly I was probably too young to understand and ask him questions.
I have just been passed some wonderful photos of him during the war and am trying to piece them together. From what he said he spent a lot of time in Africa and also spoke of Italy too. I think I have photos from all 3 locations. In the photos he is with other Regiments and it looks like their camp. They show him being promoted from Private to Lance Corporal to Corporal. He always has the Brittainia badge on his beret.
I am interested in anyone that could have known him or that can help me piece together
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L Barnes . British Army Royal Armoured Corps L Barnes served with the Royal Armoured Corps British Army. I have his unissued dogtags, made in preparation for deployment to the Far East and would love to get them home to his family. I am happy to cover all costs. If you are a family member or can put me in touch with them please get in touch. Update: The Wartime Memories Project is no longer in contact with Dan , his website, facebook page and email have all ceased to function. But if you can add any details about the person listed, please use the add to record link below.
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Laurence Charles Barnes . British Army Kings Royal Rifles Corps from London My father Lorry Barnes was captured at Calais and sat with a German guard waiting to be transported to a camp. He spoke fluent schoolboy German and this gave him extra black bread in the camps. His main camp was Stalag 8b.
He worked on the roads breaking rocks and stole sugar from the sugar factory and sold it to the guards.
He won money and opened a bank account in Dresden. This money was honoured post war.
His friend in the camp was Alec whom he saw post war.
He was marched across Germany and Poland and in the cold ate rats and smoked the bible.
Many did not survive but he came back 5 stone in weight.
I have letters addressed to mum from the camp.
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P/O Len Barnes . Royal Air Force 630 Squadron My father, P/O Len Barnes, 630 Sqdn, whose Lancaster LE-P ND530 was shot down over Rheims on 15/16th of March 1944 returning from Stuttgart. He evaded capture, as did the Flt.Eng. Sgt Ken Walker. He was in the last group of five airmen to evade capture via the Comete Line. I have made contact with the son of Sgt Malcolm Gregg (bomb-aimer) and we would like to contact Ken. I believe he was living near Skellingthorpe, Lincolnshire.
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PO. Maurice Barnes . Royal Navy HMS Seal from Bergh Apton, Norfolk (d.9th Sep 1940) Petty Officer Maurice Barnes of the submarine HMS Seal, whose family lived in the village of Bergh Apton, Norfolk, was captured when HMS Seal surrendered on 5th of May 1940. He was sent with other crew to Stalag XXa. He escaped in Summer 1940 but was killed by Russian guards on the Russian/Polish border on 9th of September 1940.
I would greatly appreciate hearing from anyone who served with Maurice, or who can shed any light on his life in Stalag XXa, his escape and his death.
I would particularly like to make contact with a Warrant Officer of a Hussar Regiment who escaped with Maurice and who was probably the only witness to his death. Presumably he made it home to report the circumstances. His own story, or contact with his family, would be a great joy to us at Bergh Apton Local History Group.
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Pte. Raymond Charles Edward Barnes . British Army 2nd Btn. Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry from Gloucester (d.13th May 1944) Ray Barnes served in the 2nd Battalion DCLI and was killed in action crossing the Rapido River in Italy in 1944.
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Pilot Officer Richard Barnes . RAF 50 Squadron I am the son of P/O Richard Barnes who, with his identical twin P/O Eddie Barnes, were prisoners in Stalag Luft III.
The story of the Barnes brothers meeting each other for the first time in Stalag Luft III is described in Paul Brickhill's book "Escape to Danger" on page 111. Dick was shot down as a navigator in a 50 Squadron Manchester on 30th May 1942, the airplane crash happening in occupied Belgian. The event resulted in the pilot F/O Leslie Manser receiving a posthumous VC for holding the aircraft until the crew could bail out. Dick was captured by the Germans. Almost a year later on 5th May 1943, Dick's brother Eddie, a rear gunner of a 78 Squadron Halifax, was shot down and captured. He also arrived at Sagan and the story of the confusion and humour when Eddie arrived at the camp and was mistaken for Dick and is described in Paul Brickhill's book.
Towards the end of the war the two brothers joined the other POWs in the long march westwards during the winter of 1944/1945 to meet up eventually with Allied forces.
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