John Michael Coyle . British Army Kings Liverpool Regiment My Dad, John Coyle, was born in London in 1922 but was raised in Liverpool. He served in the Second World War but never shared any memories with any of his children. He together with Mum and then 6 children (I was the third eldest and eldest boy) migrated to Australia where we lived in Blaxland in the Blue Mountains outside Sydney. We have family photos of Dad in army uniform on the wall of our house but with no identifier as to regiment etc. I have now found a family photo taken in about 1960 and Dad is wearing a blazer with the Kings Liverpool Regiment horse emblem on the pocket. This emblem on his blazer is the first clue I have found. Nobody (none of us 8 kids) knows anything of Dad's wartime history except he told us that he was honorably discharged due to health reasons but not sure when.
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VK Coyle . British Army VK Coyle 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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Pte. W. Coyle . Home Guard A Coy. Workington Btn.
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PFC William Patrick Coyle . United States Army INF 0422 from Wilkes-Barre, Pa. The following story was told to me by my father in regards to my Uncle Bill Coyle. Bill enlisted in the Army in February 1943 and was captured by the Germans December 16, 1945. At the time of the capture the Americans believed that there were no Germans in the area and it would be Spring before they would be there. Bill was sent to Stalag 9B Bad Orb Hessen-Nassau, Prussia 50-09. One day the Germans threw the head of a horse into the Stalag for their meal. Bill said that their favourite thing to do was to write down recipes that their mothers would make. They used whatever they could find to write on. Towards the end someone would shout: "recipe" and they would jump up from their sleep to write down a recipe that made no sense. When the war ended Bill was sent home on the Queen Mary. He was unable to eat and for the rest of his life only ate small portions. My father said the men looked like skeletons coming off the ship. I remember my Uncle Bill covering his head when I would play with my ball. He was a gentle soul with a beautiful smile. Bill worked for the VA for the next twenty-five years and died in the VA Hospital in February 1975. He was 65 years old.
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Stkr2. Daniel Patrick Coyne . Royal Navy HMS Eagle (d.11th Aug 1942) Daniel Coyne lost his life on HMS Eagle and is commemorated on Portsmouth Naval Memorial.
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Ldg.Sea Francis James "Joe" Coyne . Royal Navy HMS Flamingo from Hackney, London Joe Coyne was with the Black Swan class sloop HMS Flamingo from her commissioning in 1939 to her bombing in the Mediterranean in November 1941.
The ship was first deployed protecting the North Sea convoys and then took part in the Norway campaign where, as with all the RN units taking part, she was under constant dive bomb attack.
Joe, at this time, was an AB and his station was on one of the ship's pom pom anti aircraft guns. He claimed never to have hit anything in spite of his best efforts.
At the close of the Norway campaign, the ship was sent immediately to the Mediterranean in support of the North African and Malta convoys where she was again under constant attack from the air.
By this time, because of the ship's constant movement, Joe had received no news from home for two years, so when he finally received the letter telling him that he was a father for the first time, his joy at having a baby daughter was tempered with anger at being kept so long in ignorance. As an expression of this he removed his cap and kicked it over the side. The captain on the bridge had witnessed this performance and for some extraordinary reason had the cap retrieved from the sea. His recent promotion to Leading Seaman was as a consequence reversed.
In November 1941 Flamingo's luck finally ran out when she was bombed and disabled having received a direct hit in the engine room.
Joe by this time had his rank restored and was now the ship's coxswain and as such was at the wheel when Flamingo was hit. The ship had rapidly taken on water and was half submerged when she was taken in tow by the Australian light cruiser HMAS Hobart, who successfully towed her into Alexandria.
Here the ship's company were redeployed, Joe returning to the UK on HMS Renown. On reaching his home port of Chatham, he was assigned to HMS Keren.
The Keren had been requisitioned out of the merchant fleet where her name had been Kenya (A name she was restored to at the close of hostilities). As a liner, she was suitable for the Navy to use as a troop transport and landing ship. The Keren was deployed to the Mediterranean where she took part in the Sicily and Italy landings and later towards the end of the war, she was in support of the campaign in Burma.
Joe by this time was a Petty Officer. In the interval between the end of the war in Europe and the surrender of Japan, he was employed at Chatham Barracks training Officer cadets.
Joe was awarded the Atlantic, Burma, Italy and Africa stars, the latter twice. After serving eighteen years in the navy, he left the service in November 1945 having received promotion to Chief Petty Officer should he sign on for a further twelve years.
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Pte. James J. Coyne . British Army 7th Battalion Seaforth Highlanders from Paisley (d.7th September 1944) In memory of my Great Grandfather, James Coyne, who was killed possibly near Gheel Bridgehead, Belgium on 7th of September 1944 and is buried with honour in Leopoldsburg War Cemetery
Any photos of 7th Battalion up to his date of death would be appreciated
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HG Cozens . British Army HG Cozens 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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CMB Crabb . British Army CMB Crabb 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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D Crabb . British Army D Crabb 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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GWF Crabb . British Army GWF Crabb 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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Pte. John Wilson Crabb . British Army 1st Battalion Black Watch from Dunfermline
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Sidney Crabb . British Army 8th Battalion Middlesex Regiment from East London (d.8th Aug 1944)
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WDJ Crabb . British Army Royal Armoured Corps WDJ Crabb 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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EG Craber . British Army EG Craber 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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R Crabham . British Army R Crabham 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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D Crabrtree . British Army D Crabrtree 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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E Crabtree . British Army E Crabtree 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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GP Crabtree . British Army Royal Armoured Corps GP Crabtree 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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Ken "Chips" Crabtree . I am trying to see if there are any members still living or family of members who were imprisoned in Stalag 383 (late Oflag IIIC) Hohenfels Baveria Germany, 1942-1945.
My Uncle "Chips" Ken Crabtree was the Rover Crew QM in that camp and I am researching the types and activities that they performed. I have some names of crew members, plus the scarf, badges, epaulertes, photos, a couple of the Scout Bulletins numbers 42 and 43, and a letter from R. Philip Smith.
He mentions a booklet called "Glowing Embers" accepted by Pearsons for publication in 1945. I would like to get a copy of this booklet or an original for my collection. I would also like to hear from anyone who can give me any further information. I have the book "Barbed Wire Memories of Stalag 383" written by M.N.McKibbin, illustrated by A. Dallimore. This gives an excellent account of some aspects but only touches on the Scout Rover Crew. I have been able to obtain some names of men who were involved with Anzac Day activities and sports 1943/44.
I have been to a family wedding on 17 August 2002 and I chatted with my aunt about her husband who was also held in Stalag 383 at this time, his name was Bill Cull, he died about 10 years ago but his wife Joan is still alive and has many stories of his life in the camp.
I would be very interested to hear of where any of the books you mention are available from.
I have now obtained another couple of books including Glowing Embers, which is about the Rover Crew in Camp and Some Times Free, by Fred Stuckey who was always trying to get out. Most books are very hard to get hold of and many were printed in limited editions. I would be happy to share any information that I have directly with others including copies of the many photos that I have. A web site dedicated to Stalag 383 is in the process of being developed.
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Robert Bernard Crabtree . British Army from My Uncle Robert Bernard Crabtree was in the "desert rats" in WW2. This is all we know can anyone help.
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Cpl. Dennis Cracknell . British Army 2nd Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment My father, Dennis Cracknell served as a Corporal with the 2nd Battalion Prince of Wales Own and saw action towards the later end of the 2nd World War.
He talked little of his experience of active duty. He did have some scarring on his leg from a chemical attack I believe and said that it took a long time before the hair started to grow back.
I know that he worked very closely with he local people whilst in the jungle and vaguely recollect him describing how they would feel for something unique around the collar/shoulder area to determine, in the dark, whether you were friend or foe. He never ate rice as the experience of eating it whilst in service put him off for life (let's say it was the added protein).
He fondly talked about the beauty of Pnang and Singapore and how when they began to demob at the end of the war, they would sit on the back of trucks drinking beer and just gaily toss the bottle over the side when they had finished.
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Spr. Harold Cracknell . British Army 159 Rly. Constr. Coy. Royal Engineers from South Kirkby, West Yorkshire (d.17th June 1940)
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Irene Cracknell . Women's Land Army
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Richard Cracknell . Army East Yorkshire Regiment from Hull, East Yorkshire I am trying to find any info on my grandfather Richard Cracknell. Born in Hull, East Yorkshire, he was married and would have had maybe two sons by then, Richard jnr and Alan. He was amongst one of the first group of troops to land at Normandy on D-Day. He would have been in his late 30's then, no spring chicken!!.
I have no other information other then he was in the army (possibly East Yorks Regiment) My grandad died five years ago in his 90s. He rarely spoke about his service days but I am so proud of him and need to learn more.
Does anyone know where I can obtain the information with the few details I have.
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WC Cracknell . British Army Royal Armoured Corps WC Cracknell 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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A Craddock . British Army Royal Armoured Corps A Craddock 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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C Craddock . British Army York and Lancaster Regiment C Craddock 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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PI Craddock . British Army PI Craddock 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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