Hi All,
My Name is Paul Wogel Son of A.Wogel #3 above.
Have noticed that the above photo of my father A.Wogel #3 in it they have mentions he was taken as a POW in Tunisia WWII, im unable to find anything about this in his records.
Can anyone let me know if this did happen ?
He past away 26th Dec 1952, 6 weeks after i was born.
We now know he suffered from Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - Due to battle fatigue.
He was involved in a number of engagements.
Regards
Paul Wogel
Posted by PAUL WOGEL on Fri 06 Mar 2020 12:34:03 EST
Second row first on our left is Geoff Broadman 3 Troop
Posted by Ander Broadman on Fri 06 Mar 2020 11:01:00 EST
Albert Bacon & James Casbolt
Hello,
Referring to what my relative Philip said in the later reunion. This one I think is again in Porchester Hall and although I have been able to identify Albert Bacon (I know him as Great-Uncle Bert) I'm still not 100 percent sure of James Casbolt (I know him as Great-Uncle Jim).
Albert Bacon is the man at the back just right to the lampshades (his left), the tallest man in the photo.
While I'm not 100 percent sure, James Casbolt is in the first full row 7th from HIS right, the man standing not below but just next to what looks like the old curtain tie string.
I've only taken glances at my relative Philip's reunion photo later on and compared faces but I think I am right with this identification. Anyone let me know if you can identify any others.
Posted by Jacob Gosling on Wed 04 Mar 2020 09:46:30 EST
1. James Casbolt & 465. Albert Bacon
Hello, I know my distant relative Philip Bacon has identified these people already. Sjt James R. Casbolt was my grandfather's cousin and Pte Albert W. Bacon was James' brother-in-law.
I wondered if there was anybody within this community who actually remembered my granddad's cousin and his brother-in-law. There were known to my family as Uncle Jim and Uncle Bert and while I know Jim went to Norway and they both went to Burma that's about it.
I am new to this society and only starting to learn the bravery of these men but if anyone has any information it would be much appreciated as I never met my dear Great-Uncle Jim neither Uncle Bert and would love to know more.
Kind Regards
Posted by Jacob Gosling on Wed 04 Mar 2020 08:56:53 EST
Album update
Service in the Paras added.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 11 Feb 2020 11:41:39 EST
Photo update
Spelling of surname corrected to show Private Paul Mackintosh (confirmed by family). Service no. 2930901. PoW 1st SSD 13-9-42. Escaped via Switzerland. Escape /Evasion report ref. WO208/4260.
Posted by Pete Rogers (Admin) on Tue 28 Jan 2020 18:38:35 EST
Joe Millard
My grandad Joseph Millard is sat on the front on the middle boat 290 with his feet over the edge, no beret and his arm round the fella next to him.
Can clearly see its him, with his jet black hair, thick eye brows, broad beaming smile (still smiles just like this) also verified by the fact he's always said he lost his beret getting on the boat over to France
Posted by Rebecca Harding on Sun 19 Jan 2020 16:12:11 EST
The Commando sitting in the foreground is my father, Alfred John Bugg 14821244 Royal Berks. He was 19 when this picture was taken.
Posted by Phillip Bugg on Sat 11 Jan 2020 12:04:48 EST
L/Cpl Ken Lowe, Borders Regt
This commando has been identified by Sgt George McPherson, MM, No.9 Cdo, as being 3606787 L/Cpl Ken Lowe, Border Regt & No.9 Cdo.
Posted by Nick Collins on Wed 08 Jan 2020 07:00:06 EST
2 Commando 1941 Photo
Further to the comment posted by my brother, Nicholas Haines, on December 30th, I agree that #10 in the photograph bears a striking resemblance to our father, TSM George Ernest Haines. The family resemblance to him is seen in both Nicholas and his son. Should you require any further information to ascertain whether this is, in fact, George Haines, please let us know exactly what you need and we will endeavour to provide it. Sarah Wale (nee Haines)
Posted by Sarah Wale on Thu 02 Jan 2020 17:53:56 EST
