Hi everyone
I’m trying to trace my uncle’s history during his service in the Second World War but I am not having much luck. I have attached a copy of some details my mum took down and also a couple of photos (he is on far right of crew). I would like to know as much as possible i.e. his crew, plane, airfield stationed at etc. I know he was a navigator on Lancasters and that he received the DFM. I think he was with 625 Sqd but not sure.
If anyone could help me out or point me in the right direction I would be extremely grateful.
Thanks – Steve Bell
By: Steve Bell - 29th January 2014 at 20:41
That is brilliant Don. Once again many thanks.
My mum, 94 years young,(uncle Arthur’s sister) would also like to thank you all so much. She went to Buckingham palace with him and can be seen in the background holding my sister but she never knew the exact details of his service or the background to the award of the medal.
Steve Bell
By: Steve Bell - 23rd January 2014 at 07:17
Many thanks Don – Steve Bell
By: Steve Bell - 22nd January 2014 at 19:42
Many thanks to everyone (especially Don & Jim) for all the leads to go on. Unfortunately the original log has disappeared but this will keep me busy and I am already filled with such admiration for all who served their country.
Will be in touch later – Steve Bell
P.S Does the insignia, on the photo, behind the crew G LM42? mean anything to anyone?
By: Arabella-Cox - 22nd January 2014 at 10:15
That’s my dyslexic fingers – it does say 625 Sqn.
It was pure coincidence as I was looking up some else and just caught sight of the name.
By: Arabella-Cox - 22nd January 2014 at 09:26
Not sure how much this helps but it does mention on page 2 a Sgt Boud DFM of 265 Sqn
By: Zidante - 22nd January 2014 at 08:20
Although it’s nothing to do with me personally, can I just say what excellent & comprehensive help you’ve given there Don & Jim. It should be noted that that is quite a remarkable tour of operations in terms of the intensity of the losses incurred by Bomber Command at the time and the targets the log includes.
By: Jim C - 21st January 2014 at 21:44
A few links for you Steve – (you may have to hit ‘previous page’ or arrows to see what the announcements are about)
http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1944/1944%20-%201396.html
http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/36442/supplements/1437
http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/40820/supplements/3877
http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/36681/supplements/4068
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