Aldridge "Finn" Haddock . Royal Air Force No. 181 Squadron from Grimsby Aldridge Haddock was a pilot with No. 181 Squadron at RAF Duxford. His Typhoon fighter-bomber was shot down over northern France by five Me109s in July 1943, but he was able to parachute to safety. Although initially sheltered by the French Resistance, he was eventually captured and held in Stalag Luft III, the POW camp made famous in the movie The Great Escape.
His obituary reads: Doctor Aldridge
"Finn" Haddock, wartime fighter pilot, doctor and artist extraordi-naire, has died peacefully at his Grimsby home after a long illness.
He was a general practitioner in the town for many years, but was perhaps just as well-known for his night-
mare-style paintings
which some attribute to his wartime experiences.
Born and educated in County Durham, he started his career as a fighter pilot in the RAF, doing much of his initial training in the United. States. He was eventually posted to 181 squadron at RAF Duxford in Cambridgeshire.
But in July 1943 while on an airfield destroying mission over Northern France his Typhoon fighter-bomber developed engine trouble and was shot down by a formation of five Me109s. He parachuted to safety with only seconds
to spare as his plane
crashed in flames just metres away.
He was eventually picked up by the French Resistance and hid out in several locations for several months. He once travelled about disguised as a football player.
But he was eventually captured by the Germans while hiding out in a large Chateau. Without a uniform or proper identity, he was accused of being a spy and relentlessly interrogated and tortured by the Gestapo to reveal the names of those who hid him and their escape routes.
Despite threats of execution and extreme pain he steadfastly refused to give in.
Dr Haddock was later sent to Stalag Luft III, the camp of Great Escape fame, from where only a few months earlier 50 of the 72 original escapers were shot.
After the war he pursued his original ambition to become a doctor, training at Durham University.
In 1958 he moved south to Grimsby setting up a general practice at Dudley Street where he remained until his retirement in 1992. He was also company doctor for a number of firms including SCM Chemicals and United Biscuits.
A long-time friend, Sdn Ldr Tony Smith, said "He enriched the lives of many people and always had a willingness to help others. In particular he will be remembered for his generosity and his irrepressible zest for life".
An accomplished
artist whose paintings portrayed a distillation of his life, especially his time under torture, Dr Haddock had 32 one-man exhibitions. His works are now held in
private collections
throughout the world including Paris and New York.
He was also a keen sportsman from his earliest days and was well-known in local golfing, squash, tennis and rugby circles.
Dr Haddock leaves a wife, Patricia, daughter Jamanda, son Alexander and three grandchildren. The funeral will be held at St Giles' Church, Scartho at a date still to be announced.
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Sergeant C Haddock . RAF VR 59 Squadron
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GH Haddon . British Army Royal Armoured Corps GH Haddon 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: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project has lost touch 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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Lt. Col. Thomas Haddon . British Army 1st Btn. HQ Coy. The Border Regiment
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F/O. John Haddow . Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 102 Squadron from Scotland (d.26th November 1943) John Haddow was a cousin. He served in 102 Squadron on a bomber, and was brought down over Germany on 26th of November 1943. He lies in Durnbach War Cemetery with all of the crew. I wish I knew more.
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IJK Haddrell . British Army Royal Armoured Corps IJK Haddrell 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: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project has lost touch 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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Leah Josephine Haddrell . Woman's Land Army from Rotherham I know so little about my Mum's life in the Land Army, which is why we should pass on to the next generation. Her name was Leah Haddrell and she was from Rotherham, and died in 1993 aged 67. Any information, would be appreciated. I'm hoping her unusual name may jog a few memories. She met my father Joe Allen (Irish) while she was working on a farm in Evesham. They went on to have 5 children when returned to Rotherham.
My mum passed away when I was pregnant with my son, I would love to pass on any information and lovely stories of her time in Evesham, we have a photo of a group of Land Army girls, looking amazing and happy, in fancy dress outfits.
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S Haddrick . British Army Royal Northumberland Fusiliers S Haddrick served with the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers 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: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project has lost touch 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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Sgt. Albert Frederick Haden . Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 61 Squadron from Maidenhead (d.13th Jan 1943) Early in the morning of 13 January 1943 Lancaster bombers of No.61 Squadron, No.5 Group Royal Air Force were part of a force of 55 Lancasters from Nos. 1 & 5 Groups with target indication by 4 Mosquito aircraft from the Pathfinder Force, taking part in an attack on the Krupps works at Essen, one of the cities in the industrial heartland of Germany, the Ruhr. The Oboe equipment of the first Mosquito to arrive failed and the other 3 Mosquitos were all late. Because of this many of the Lancasters bombed on dead reckoning. Flight Engineer Albert Haden is buried in the Reichswald War Cemetery.
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AT Hadfield . British Army Royal Armoured Corps AT Hadfield 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: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project has lost touch 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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DG Hadfield . British Army Royal Armoured Corps DG Hadfield 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: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project has lost touch 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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FG Hadfield . British Army Royal Fusiliers FG Hadfield served with the Royal Fusiliers 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: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project has lost touch 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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J T Hadfield . British Army Welch Regiment J Hadfield served with the Welch 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: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project has lost touch 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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Marine. Robert William Hadfield . Royal Marines 40 Commando (d.22nd Dec 1944) Wiliam Hadfield is buried in the Bari War Cemetery, Italy.
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Stoker William Albert Hadfield . Royal Navy HMS Malaya from I would like to find out about my father, William Hadfield who served as a Stoker on HMS Malaya during the second world war.
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Midshipman David Arthur Charles Hadingham. . Royal Navy HMS Daedalus
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J Hadland . British Army J Hadland 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: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project has lost touch 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. Albert Ernest Hadley . British Army 6th Btn. Cheshire Regiment from Dover, Kent
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CR Hadley . British Army CR Hadley 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: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project has lost touch 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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DS Hadley . British Army DS Hadley 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: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project has lost touch 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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EA Hadley . British Army Royal Tank Regiment EA Hadley served with the Royal Tank 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: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project has lost touch 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/O. Geoffrey Edwin Hadley . Royal Air Force 181 Sqdn. from 42 Portland Street, Walsall, Staffs Geoffrey Hadley served 1941 to May 1946 mainly flying Typhoons.
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Ord.Sea. Ivan Eric Hadley . Royal Navy HMS Copra from 69 Albert Rd, Halesowen, Worcestershire Eric Hadley served in HMS Copra.
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L/A/C John Ross Hadley . Royal New Zealand Air Force 95 Squadron from Christchurch, Canterbury (d.6th April 1943) Leading Aircraftman John Hadley was the Son of Charles John Hadley, and of Ellen Hadley (nee Hawke), of Christchurch, Canterbury. He was 22 when his plane crashed. He is buried in the Balcairn Cemetery, in the Hurunui District of New Zealand.
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LAC. John Ross Hadley . Royal New Zealand Air Force 75th Squadron from Christchurch, Canterbury (d.6th April 1943) Leading Aircraftman John Hadley was the son of Charles John Hadley and Ellen Hadley (nee Hawke) of Christchurch, Canterbury.
He was 22 when he died and is buried in the Balcairn Cemetery, Hurunui District, New Zealand.
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RE Hadley . British Army RE Hadley 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: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project has lost touch 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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RJS Hadley . British Army RJS Hadley 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: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project has lost touch 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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W H Hadley . British Army Worcestershire Regimen W Hadley served with the Worcestershire Regimen 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: Unfortunately The Wartime Memories Project has lost touch 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/O. Wilson Orchard Hadley . Royal New Zealand Air Force 75 Squadron from St. Albans, Christchurch, Canterbury (d.12th Sep 1944) Flying Officer (Pilot) Wilson Hadley was the son of Charles Hadley and of Ellen Hadley (nee Hawke) of Amberley, Canterbury, New Zealand and husband of Esme Elizabeth Hadley of St. Albans, Christchurch, Canterbury.
He was 30 years old when he died and is buried in the Orslev Churchyard St. in a Joint grave in Denmark.
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