Cpl. Acel E. Thompson . United States Army from Tremonton, Utah My grandfather, Acel E. Thompson, was a POW in WW2 in the Hammerstein Stalag 2B, and was in work kommando 1530. I have his journal he kept while he was a POW and there are tons of fellow soldier's names. I have seen Elmer Shaner's name on this website, but can't seem to get in contact with his grandson. It has outlines of dog tags and some of those soldiers and their hometown and address written inside each outlined tag that he was imprisoned with. Acel was there for a year and was in the death march as the Russians got closer.
I lived next door to him until his death. I learned a lot from my grandfather even though he was quiet, he always complained of those (!* damn cobblestone roads that he was marched on in the winter of early 1945 as the Russian front moved in his POW camp).
Acel was captured in Italy then taken to Stalag 7A then Stalag 2B Hammerstien and worked in the work Kommando 1530 when they learned he was a farmer. He said the Germans would have them make airplane fuel out of the potato peelings they dug up on the farm. He was recaptured by the US military as he says on 13th of April 1945 and was living the good life after that he stated many times in the journal, only after marching over 600 miles in the coldest winter of the war and only a loaf of bread for 6 to 8 men a day of they were lucky. He carried his friend Rudolph Blecha while he was sick to make sure he didn't get left for dead or killed, they would call each other every year on the day they were found by our military.
I will post all the names I have as time permits. Any more information or stories that relate to this Stalag would help me so much.
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Cpl. Albert George Thompson . British Army 7th Btn. Worcestershire Regiment from Worcester (d.9th May 1945) My father-in-law was killed in the crash of Lancaster RF 230 (514 Squadron) which happened on 9th May 1945 near Roye Ami, France. It was bringing home POW officers who had been liberated.
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Fus. Albert Thompson . British Army 4th Btn. Royal Northumberland Fusiliers (d.19th May 1940) Albert Thompson is buried in a little village in Flanders, named Sint-Lievens-Esse.
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AB. Albert Thompson . Royal Navy HMS Golden Hind from Barton on Humber The captain wanted to check on what appeared to be a Spanish fishing vessel. He asked those around him if anyone spoke Spanish. Someone told him my father, Albert Thompson, could speak Spanish. My dad was summoned to the bridge, handed a loudhailer and told to tell the Spanish boat that the Navy vessel was coming alongside.
Realising he had been set up (he couldn't speak Spanish), he hailed, "Heya, youa, we are acoming alonga sidea". Both he and the seaman who claimed he spoke Spanish were put in the brig for a month.
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Alex Thompson . British Army 1/7th Regiment 1/7 dukes regiment from hendon sunderland
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Sgt. Alfred Thompson . Royal Air Force 90 Squadron from Carlisle (d.23rd June 1943) Alfred Thompson served with 90 Squadron. I was his 4 year old cousin, at the time he lost his life, my birthday is the same as the date he was killed.
The story from my aunt which I learned was that, the bail out command had been issued. The pilot of the plane was unable to get out of his seat (due to firepower injuries). My cousin was readying himself for bail out but calls from his best friend (the pilot) had him go to his aid. Time ran out for them and two others who were afraid to jump. I understand three of the crew survived who related the story.
I would like to have access to any formal records that would be available.
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Pte. Allan Thompson . British Army 2nd Btn. Durham Light Infantry (d.26th May 1940) Allan Thompson died of wounds at St Venant. He is remembered on the Dunkirk Memorial.
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Pte. Andrew Mitchell Thompson . British Army 5th Batallion Black Watch from Milngavie, Scotland My Dad, Andy Thompson, served from 1939 until being injured shortly after D Day. He never spoke much about his service. I would love to hear from anyone who might have information about him.
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PO. Arthur Thompson . Royal Navy
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B Thompson . British Army B Thompson 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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C Thompson . British Army Royal Armoured Corps C Thompson 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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CC Thompson . British Army Royal Northumberland Fusiliers CC Thompson 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: 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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Sgt. Cecil Thompson . British Army 5th Btn. Cameron Highlanders from Birmingham (d.18th Aug 1944) Cecil Thompson served with the 5th Battalion, (Queens Own) Cameron Highlanders.
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WO. Charles Harold "Chuck" Thompson . Royal Air Force 51 Squadron from North Shields Charles Harold Thompson was my father, like so many he did not talk about his time during the war, especially to me his only daughter. We know from his log book that he flew 31 operations during 1944. Other family members told me that the crew came down somewhere in Scotland on one occasion and I believe he was posted as missing for a time.
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Christopher Harold Thompson . British Army King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry from Leeds/Bradford area I am trying to find anyone who can tell me about my father. His name was Christopher Harold Thompson and he was born in 1922 (I think). He was with the KOYLIs during WWII. I believe he was from the Leeds or Bradford area. Does anyone remember him?
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Clarence Thompson . from USA My brother, Clarence Thompson Jr., was a prisoner of war at Stalag 11A from September 1944 until April 1945. Could someone fill me in on the conditions and treatment these boys received? He has passed away since that time and never did like to discuss the situation much. I have started a book of his memories, and am trying to fill in more details.
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Pte. Clarence Thompson . US Army from Utah Clarence Thompson Jr.
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CV Thompson . British Army Royal Armoured Corps CV Thompson 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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Ast Stwd, Cyril Thompson . Royal Navy SS Orama from Barnsley Cyril Thompson was my grandfather's cousin, b 1917 and died about Feb 1986.
I have a wartime photograph of him, as well as the letters he sent to to my grandmother and grandfather during the war. He was in Marlag und Milag Nord camp.
His younger brother Dennis, b 1919, was killed on his 25th birthday on the beaches at Normandy.
Cyril was unaware of Dennis's death until after the war when he returned home and his family broke the news to him (my father is the only person alive now who was there).
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S/Sgt. Dalton Lee "Tommy" Thompson . Royal Canadian Air Force 429 Squadron My granddad, Dalton Thompson, served as a bombardier in WW2 and flew with the 429 Bison Squadron. He successfully completed 32 missions and made it home to be the best granddad I could ever have had. He passed away at age 64 in 1986 and he never talked about his experience. I could only imagine.
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Gnr. Dennis Bulmer Thompson . British Army 25 Field Regiment Royal Artillery from Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne My grandfather enlisted in the Royal Artillery on 18th October 1937, where he was posted to 2nd Training Brigade. At the outbreak of WW2, he was stationed in India with 25 Field Regiment RA. My grandfather was taken prisoner at Tobruk on 20th June 1942. He was imprisoned at the following camps:
Camp 68 Vetrella - 4.12.42 to 30.11.42,
Camp 70 Porto San Georgio - 2.1.43 to 1.5.43,
Camp 62 Begarmo - 1.5.43 to 21.5.43,
Camp 62/33 - 21.5.43 to 27.8.43,
Camp 62/51 Plemo - 27.8.43 to 11.9.43: Work on a canal.
After 11th September 1943, my grandfather stayed in the village of Plemo until 18th September 1943 where he was put in touch with an organisation. The padre of Plemo was part of an organisation which arranged a party of 30 POWs and an Italian guide, who took the group via train to Sondrio. The guide then led the group across the border, arriving in Switzerland on 22nd September 1943. Grandfather arrived back in the UK on 24th October 1944, after spending some months in internment camps in Switzerland.
My grandfather was then posted to 1st Air Landing Regiment and was deployed to Norway from 11th May to 30th August 1945.
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Cpl. Donald Thompson . Royal Marines Engineer Commando (d.14th January 1945) Corporal Donald Thompson was the Son of Janet Williams.
He was 21 when he died and is buried in the Kattendijke General Cemetery, Zeeland, Netherlands.
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F/Lt. Donald William Thompson DFC.. Royal Air Force B Flight 51 Squadron from Bournemouth My father Donald Thompson was called up May 1941 and after initial flight training was sent to Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada and then onto Basic flying training school at Terrell Field, Texas.
By April 1943 he was a qualified pilot and posted to 51 Squadron.
Here he carried out 27 missions in his Halifax MK2. One of the scariest moments was on the night of 12th/13th of May 1943 flying Halifax DT637 he was returning from a raid on Duisburg when, with poor visibility, the crew were diverted to Riccall airfield.
With a port engine leaking glycolgone and out of action, and running out of fuel, they landed and over shot the runway into a ditch. The Halifax was badly damaged, but the good news was that all of the crew survived.
He was later awarded a DFC for services to 51 squadron and promoted to F/O and later in August 1945 to Flight Lieutenant.
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L/Cpl. Douglas Thompson . Army The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
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L/C Douglas John "Curly" Thompson . British Army 3rd Battalion 3 Company from London My father joined the army in 1937/38. He guarded Windsor Castle. He was called up to active service in late 1940. He trained in Brigg, Oban,Castle Douglas.Posted in November 1942 to North Africa
Mobile artillery unit. Bazookas. He broke an ankle whilst retreating from German advance. On return to duty contracted dysentery and was given last rites. Survived!
Deployed to Italy. He fought up to and including Monte Cassino and was wounded in the neck. He always said he was put at the front as he was ambidextrous and could therefore fire rifles around both corners.
He hated Americans and blamed them for getting pinned down in Monte Cassino. There was an incident where a lot of his company were killed. He felt responsible. He called it Green Hill. Hated the entrnched views of commaning officers who would not let him go and give aid to injured soldiers trapped on hill. He did anyway.
He had a breakdown and was transfered to psychiatric hospital in Birmingham.
He flew in an areoplane and saw volcano erupt on his way back to England.
After he recovered he retrained as a dispatch rider until the end of the war.
We have his letters that he wrote to my mother from 1941 till 1946.
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EB Thompson . British Army Royal Armoured Corps EB Thompson 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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F/Lt. Edward Thompson DFC .
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Sgt. Edward Thompson . Royal Air Force from Prescot, Lancashire (d.31st Aug 1944)
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F/Lt. Edward Thompson DFC. Royal Air Force 138 Squadron from Sheffield Edward Thompson flew as a Navigator with 138 Squadron.
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Pte. Fred Douglas Thompson . British Army Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers from Greenwich, London
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