 These of the Ninth?  Norfolk Section The Britannia and Castle |
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| JOHN SPENCER LEE David Lee of Eastleigh, Hampshire, wrote: ‘Returning from attending the grave of my uncle John Spencer Lee at Le Paradis, which was indeed very moving, I wonder if there is anyone who knew him. I have photographs of him in uniform and have kept a place in my heart for the sacrifice he and all the Norfolks made on that day. My father, Tom Lee, John’s younger brother, lost an arm fighting in Burma. I cannot tell you how proud I am of my family and what they achieved in protecting our freedom. I lived in Gorleston until I joined The Royal Marines in 1958 but regularly visit Norfolk.’ ‘I congratulate you on an excellent informative and comprehensive history of the Massacre at Le Paradis’. [B&C 105] |
| DONALD
RALPH STENHOUSE Lawrie Stenhouse wrote: ‘I am trying to find any information regarding my late father Donald Ralph Stenhouse. He served with the Royal Norfolks as a despatch rider and was taken POW during WW2. Thankfully and amazingly he returned home. He passed on in 1982 due to cancer. I would be very grateful if you could direct me to any website that would provide me any information on my father.’ (Lawrie was directed to the ‘Seeking Old Comrades and Family’ B&C Site page. [B&C 105] |
| SGT DICKIE BIRD Maj Roy Jenns MBE, seeks any information on Sgt ‘Dickie’ Bird with whom he served in Colchester 1948-50. (Click here for more on Roy.) [B&C 105] |
| ARTHUR BLAKE, KOREA 1951-2 Kim Lester wrote on behalf of his father-in-law Arthur Blake, ex-B Coy R Norfolk in Korea 1951-52. He especially seeks LCpl Bob Brice, whom he met at the Harwich transit camp, and Dilley Boon of A section MT Coy. Our Regimental guru on all matters Korea, Maj John Denny, made some enquiries. From a B Coy veteran there is a hazy memory of a 'Dilley' and a suggestion that Brice was Price; Price used to live at King’s Lynn but moved to London, where the trail ends. Arthur would also like to meet any other former comrades. [B&C 105] |
| ALBERT LOCKE 1 AND 2 R NORFOLK
1932-1945 Click here for the query from his son Steve [B&C 105] |
| LT COL
BILL MURRAY BROWN DSO Click here for the query from his son Rob. [B&C 105] |
| WH BRADSHAW DSM who served with
Combined OPs and was a Burma PoW in WW2 Kerry Brashaw-Mann wrote about her father WH Bradshaw DSM, who has moved to Norfolk. 'He was in Combined Ops during WW2 and a POW in Burma. He is, I believe, one of the few that escaped. He wants to know details of any local meetings.’ [B&C 105] Webmaster Comment: Kerry was sent details of his local Association Branch and requested to send an account of the deed/s for which he was awarded the DSM. |
| JOHN BUXTON Former R Norfolk officer John Buxton, 78, was awarded a Green Oscar by English Nature, one of 18 people who have contributed to the care and protection of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) across England. For his heroic efforts at managing the 1700 acres of the Horsey estate, north of Yarmouth, since 1958, he was presented with his award in Sep 05 at the Cabinet War Rooms. The estate includes the UK's only breeding population of European cranes. (With acknowledgement to the EDP and thanks to Maj William Reeve for the article.) [B&C 105] |
| RAY ‘JOCK’ FRETWELL Ray Fretwell Junior wrote: ‘My father Ray ‘Jock’ Fretwell is alive and reasonably well in King’s Lynn.’ [B&C 105] |
| EDWIN
‘TED’ GEORGE JOHNSON Doug Johnson telephoned RHQ when the Norfolk Editor was present, seeking further information on his late father Ted, kia on 16 Oct 1944, at Molem Beek (click for the obituary). RHQ archives revealed Ted had joined the Regimental Association on 13 May 1933. Photocopies of pages from the Suffolk Section Jun 05 B&C 104, an account of the Sep 04 visit to Belgium and the Netherlands, and from the book by Capt John Lincoln MC ‘Thank God and the Infantry’ concerning events preceding 16 Oct 1944 were left in RHQ for Doug. He subsequently arrived at RHQ in Jul 05, sadly while the Norfolk Editor was away ‘playing soldiers’ with Suffolk ACF (and leaping from the proverbial ‘perfectly sound aircraft’ at 13 500’ with Cols Paul Denny and Paul Long.) Doug reported on his visit: ‘My visit to RHQ was very worthwhile and I found Col Tony Taylor most kind and helpful. An unexpected phone call from Capt John Lincoln inviting me to his home that afternoon was a splendid surprise. It was a very memorable 2 hours; what a great man he is! I also visited the Museum and met Dickie Bird.’ [B&C 105] |
| ARTHUR LOOMBE 1940-42 Click here for news of Arthur. [B&C 105] |
| CAPT KEITH OAKEY David Oakey is researching his family history and seeks information on Capt TPK 'Keith' Oakey whose 1944 photograph appeared in B&C 100 Jun 03. Keith is mentioned in the book by Capt John Lincoln MC ‘Thank God and the Infantry’ (transferring to 1 R Norfolk in Aug 1944) and appears in 4 photographs. [B&C 105] |
| HENRY
WINCH who served with the Royal
Norfolk Regiment in Colchester 1946 Chris Winch wrote about his father Henry Albert John Winch, who did his national service in the Royal Norfolks at Colchester in 1946. Born 7 Jan 1928 he is still living and would like to meet old comrades from that time. 'A photo would be fantastic and any help appreciated.' [B&C 105] Webmaster Comment: Chris has been asked for his father's address so details of the Sep 05 Regimental Association Dinner may be posted. |
| LE PARADIS
- FREDERICK ARTHUR
BRADLEY Ann Sharpe is the niece of Frederick Arthur Bradley ‘One of the 97 at Le Paradis’. She asks if anyone knew her uncle. B&C 105] |
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ALFRED WILLIAM WATSON Dave Watson seeks information on his grandfather, kia 8 Jul 1944, aged 33, while serving with 7 R Norfolk. [B&C 105] |
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