Sgt. D. Copson . Royal Air Force 50 Squadron (d.22nd Jun 1944)
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Cpl. Frank Owman Copson MID. British Army Royal Warwickshire Regiment from Spratton, Northamptonshire
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Pilot Officer T S Coram . RAAF 578 Squadron Handley Page Halifax III, NA568 LK-Q, took off 11th September 1944 16.04 hrs, Op: Gelsenkirchen. The aircraft was hit by flak and crashed 18.30 hrs. in Kirchhellen. All crew survived and made POW except Sgt J A Ridley who sadly was killed. Sgt J A Ridley is buried in the Reichswald Forest War Cemetery.
Crew:
P/O T S Coram RAAF
Sgt L Blundell
F/S J M Tregoning
F/S J Callingham RCAF
Sgt C Inge
Sgt J A Rix
Sgt J A Ridley
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P/O C M Corbet . RCAF 428 Sqd
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Lt. Albert Palframan Corbett MC.. British Army from Torquay
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Able Sea. Arthur Corbett . Royal Navy from 74 Church Lane, Selston, Nottinghamshire Arthur Corbett is my father. I have photos on HMS Vindictive from 1940 and some of Freetown in West Africa. I would like to see the same from others. Thank you.
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Grdsmn. James Frederick Corbett . Britsh Army Coldstream Guards from Newcastle upon Tyne I'm interested in learning more of my Grandfathers exploits during WWII after joining the Coldstream Guards in October 1940. He seems to have been transferred to and from various Battalions within the Coldstream Guards and records state that he worked as a sign writer and despatch rider. He was shot and injured on 1st July 1944 by a German sniper whilst riding a motorcyle, he escaped by riding the vehicle into a corn field.
Sadly my grandfather died before I was born so I of my information comes via my father. I hope someone can help. I have my grandfathers full service history if this would help.
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John " Jock" Corbett . British Army Queens Own Cameron Highlanders from Lankenshire, Glasgow My grandfather joined the army before the war. When the war started some how his unit ended up in a tiny little village called Avening near Tetbury in Gloustershire and that's where he met my grandmother. I don't know much more apart from that he served in Burma. He won some medals but, unfortunately, I do not know what they were.My grandmother recieved a letter from the King telling her that John Corbett was missing presumed to have been killed in action. About 6 mounths after the war finished he turned up on the door step looking as white as a ghost and that's all I know. My grandmother's name was Nancy Corbett and they both ended up living in Tetbury with ten kids
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Richard Corbett . Royal Canadian Air Force My father, Richard Corbett was a POW in Rangoon. He served in the Royal Canadian Air Force and was one of the few Canadians in the Prison in Rangoon. I recall him saying that it was his idea to paint Extract Digit on the building. His story is published in a
book called, "Testaments of Honour" As of September 2009, he is still much alive, although a stroke has left him memory impaired and in failing health.
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F/Lt. William David Corbett DFC.. Royal Canadian Air Force 425 Squadron (d.8th Mar 1945) One night in February, 1945, Pilot Officer William Corbett piloted an aircraft detailed to attack Mainz. On the outward journey the port outer engine became unserviceable. Undeterred, Pilot Officer Corbett continued to the target and executed a successful attack. On the return flight the starboard inner engine showed signs of over-heating. Nevertheless, skilfully using the defective engine, Pilot Officer Corbett flew the aircraft safely to an airfield in England. This officer had proved himself to be an excellent captain and has set a fine example to all.
Supplement To The London Gazette, 6 April, 1945
On the night of the 7th/8th of March 1945,
99 Halifaxes from 408, 415, 420, 425, 426, 429, and 432 Squadrons were ordered to attack the oil refinery at Hemmingstedt. The crews were over the target at between 8,000 and 13,000 feet, releasing 594,000 lbs of high explosives. According to reports, bombing missed the target.
P/O W. Corbett RCAF and crew, flying Halifax III MZ-815 coded KW-C, failed to return from this operation. The crew were all were lost without a trace.
- P/O G. Forsyth RAF
- P/O J. Hickson RCAF
- F/O V. McAllister RCAF
- P/O G. Ware RCAF
- P/O J. Morin RCAF
- P/O L. Parent RCAF
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Roy Gordon Corbin . Royal Navy HMS Royal Arthur from Deer Lake Roy Corbin is my grandfather and he was the best man ever! His heart was truly the biggest and best. I have several medals he earned and his military picture and am trying to find more information on his service records.
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Pte, James Corcoran . British Army No, 18 Company Royal Army Medical Corps from Pimlico, London James Corcoran was my father. He was born in County Tipperary, Ireland, in and died in London 1n 1980.
He left Ireland for London in 1938 and was called up to serve for the duration of the war on 15th of March 1940.
He was captured on Crete in 1941 and held as a prisoner of war in Stalag VIIIb until repatriated due to ill health in September 1943.
He returned to Millbank Barracks in London and was de-mobbed in July 1946.
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Sgt. John Edward Corcoran . British Army 28th Field Hospital Royal Army Medical Corps from Liverpool John E Corcoran joined TA. While at the camp in Yorkshire, around Easter in 1939 the unit was told it was to be called up in anticipation of possible war.
John, went to Narvik, Maesllwch Castle, Haverfordwest, to Middle East via South Africa, Egypt, Syria, Palestine, Lybia Tunisia and Italy.
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Mary Corcoran . Auxiliary Territorial Service My Grandmother, Mary Corcoran, who is now 91 was also in the ATS and stationed in Nottingham in Musters Road. I'm not sure exactly what she did when she was there but she always speaks fondly of it.
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CPO3. Raymond Francis "Butch" Corcoran DFS, BSw/V. US Navy VB-110 Fleet Air Wing 7 from Chicago My Father, Ray Corcoran was stationed at Dunkeswell with VB-110 as Plane Captain and Top Turret Gunner. He flew 26 missions over the Bay of Biscay with Joe Kennedy as his Pilot. My Father joined the Navy in 1936 and was discharged in 1940 after serving on the Aircraft Carrier Interprise. Shortly after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor he re-enlisted and went into aviation. I can only remember the names of Cook and Kennedy as members of the crew. I am hoping that I can gain more information by posting this. My Father has been gone since 1989. Unfortunately, I can't remember his stories and most anyone that would have experienced these times are of advanced age. I am also adding this because, aside from Hank Seale' book, "The Lost Prince", Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., there is little or no information concerning the crew members and what became of them.
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JC Corden . British Army 1st (Tyneside Scottish) Battalion Black Watch JC Corden served with the 1st (Tyneside Scottish) Battalion Black Watch 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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Trpr. Lionel Joseph Fursse Corderoy MID.. British Army Royal Armoured Corps from Wiltshire Lionel Corderoy was captured in Greece and held at Stalag 18a (POW number 5888). He fell in love with the dental nurse at the camp and they remained together until they passed away in 2013.
Update: Corporal LJF Corderoy, Royal Tank Regiment, was Mentioned in Despatches - Theatre of Combat or Operation: The London Omnibus List for Gallant and Distinguished Services in the Field. This was announced in the London Gazette on 14th February 1947.
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Sgt. George Cyril Cordery . British Army 53rd (Worcestershire Yeomanry) Airlanding Regt. Royal Artillery from West Ham My father, George Cordery did his basic training with the Durham Light Infantry before joining the Royal Artillery as a Gunner. He was eventually posted to the 53rd (Worcestershire Yeomanry) Airlanding Light Regiment, which was part of 6th Airborne Division. He served with the OP Section of then Regiment. After the war had ended he was sent to Burma as part of the British Training Mission, where he served as an instructor with the Burmese 1st Anti-tank Regiment (which was also known as the Chin Hills Battalion).
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Joseph Cordier . I've recently read the diary my Grandfather wrote in WW2.
I know that he has been to Stalag XVIIIC because it is written on several of his personsl affairs (his diary and his German-French dictionary).
He was French and his name was Joseph Cordier.
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Cpl. Richard Boettio Cordova . United States Army E Btry. 60th Coast Artillery Corps from Texas
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Pte. Benjamin Shaw Cordwell . Australian Army
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Phyllis May Cordwell . Womens Land Army from Bristol My aunt who was then Phyllis Cordwell now aged 92, enlisted in the Land Army in 1942 and was sent to Asham House, Nynehead nr Taunton and can vividly remember about her time spent there. Although she realises there may not be many (if any) other "girls" still around if any relatives of the following list have memories to share I know she would be delighted to hear from them!
- Betty Foote,
- Ann Arnett,
- Stella Coleman,
- Margaret Deeds,
- Jessie Davis,
- Emily Barnes,
- Joyce Foyle,
- Amy Shan,
- Mabel Holland,
- Irene Reid Watson,
- Kathleen Fisher,
- Diane de Creau,
- Winny Vosper,
- Audrey Graddon,
- Edie Merry,
- Gladys Cox,
- Madeline Marks,
- Ivy Lewis,
- Smale,
- Kathleen Eveleigh
- Pamela House
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As you can tell by the amount of names, my Aunt still has an amazing memory! She was joined a few months later by her sister Vera Cordwell (my mum) and I know they shared many happy times together.
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TT Cordwell . British Army TT Cordwell 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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Flying Officer William Corewyn. . Royal Air Force 61 Sqd.
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P/O Guy W. Corey . Royal Air Force 41 Squadron
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SK3. Herbert Freeman Corey . United States Naval Reserve Fleet Airwing 7 from 1 North Liberty, Endicott, New York My Dad, Herbert Corey enjoyed spending time with the locals in England. He would spend time with a farmer and his family when ever he could. His mom mailed him some popcorn so they could try some, even had to take the lid off so they could see it popping.
On another occasion he went back to the base and bought some ice cream for the birthday party they were having for one of the children.
Dad helped run the stationary stores plus filling fuel trucks with plane fuel and dispensing gas for other vehicles.
Dad told me many stories about visiting London, eating at the restaurants and his first encounter with a Bobbie, which after a few moments of questions discovered, he was a wax statute. Also of all the planes he saw, his absolute favorite was the Spitfire.
Thank you for your keeping history from WW11 alive. I've enjoyed seeing
photos of the base at Dunkeswell, some of the planes etc.
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Sgt. Norman Corfield . RAF(VR) 101 Sqd. (d.1st Sep 1943)
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F/O. Malcolm Joseph Corich DFM.. Royal New Zealand Air Force
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Cliff Cork . Royal Air Force 77 Squadron from Sydney, Australia This is a story of my Grandfather, Cliff Cork. He is still alive, living in Australia. He was stationed at Full Sutton during WW2 with the 77 Squadron. He was an Australian mixed in with Canadians and Brits flying Halifax Bombers into Germany. They started with leaflet raids progressing to bombing industrial targets on the Ruhr. Sometime during May of '44 (to the best of his recolection) they were dropping incendiaries on a refinery at Strassen along the Ruhr when a bomber above dropped its load on their plane and lit it up like a birthday cake. The pilot Stan Goodman, survived the crash and flew during peacetime with the Canadian Airforce. - Billy Grogan was the bomb aimer, surviving the crash.
- Tommy Cousins was killed in the crash, he was the Navigator.
- George Hudson was the rear gunner, he survived.
My Pop was the Wireless Op and Electronics man. He vividly remembers jumping out through the flames of the burning Halifax. His next memory is coming to in the pine forests. He was recalling to me the aluminium foil all through the trees. Different lengths of foils were used to disrupt the German radar systems. He recalls it looking alot like Christmas! His recollections also include several dire events. During his capture he was transported accross the Ruhr in a small boat chained to another man. A Colonel (to the best of his recolection) was having a Birthday celebration and was quite drunk, he withdrew his service revolver and began to play Russian Roullette, pointing the gun back and forth between them. The man beside him was shot in the head and killed, Pop was forced to carry the man from the boat before he was allowed to be un-chained and wash up. He was later informed the individual responsible was disciplined. His Wing Commander was Ron Corony (unsure of spelling).
I am now 36 years old and living in Canada. I have 2 boys and a beautiful wife. This, and other stories, are to Honour Great Men and Women. Do not be decieved, no one in my generation has the courage to do as these men and women did. Thank you to the 77. TO BE, RATHER THAN TO SEEM! sincerely
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