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Is anyone here from Cheshire?

I am doing some research on behalf of a veteran and I have tracked one of the fallen crew down to a cemetery in Cheshire. I was wondering if anyone would be interested in taking a photo of the headstone? If anyone can help can you please let me know?

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By: Peter - 2nd October 2008 at 02:34

Hello Alan.
That is awesome thanks very much!

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By: Alan Clark - 2nd October 2008 at 01:20

I have finally scanned the photos I had of the graves, here are copies of the photo I have of Riddoch’s grave.

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By: Colaga - 12th September 2008 at 00:45

I’m 15 mins from Chester and could possibly get over there…
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By: Peter - 10th September 2008 at 21:11

Thanks Alan.

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By: Alan Clark - 10th September 2008 at 19:51

I am pretty sure that I photographed all of their graves, I’ll go and check.

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By: simfrank - 10th September 2008 at 16:53

Ah the Great Carrs Halifax, I was up there in August, if you would like a copy of some of the pics I took pm me with your e-mail address and I will forward them to you. 🙂

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By: Peter - 10th September 2008 at 15:36

Hello Alan. It was Hallifax LL505 and it crashed on October 22 1944. His name is George Riddoch SGT AG

The complete crew would be as follows:
Johnston J.A. F/O (pilot)
Pyche H.E. Sgt (Flight Engineer)
Bell.F.A F/O(Nav)
Whittingstall.C.G Sgt(W/AG
Whitley R.N F/O (B/A)
Titt.D.F Sgt(A/G)
Riddoch.G Sgt(A/G)

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By: Alan Clark - 10th September 2008 at 15:23

Which aircraft were they on, I might already have photos of their headstones as I took pictures of a fairly large number of graves there a few years ago.

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By: Peter - 10th September 2008 at 14:30

Thanks for the offers of help. The cemetery is Blacon cemetery in Chester. I did a search last night and I was able to find the grave location in the cemetery. I have to contact my friend first to see if he has any information on where his friend and neighbor is buried other than what is down in the book of rememberance.

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By: cestrian - 10th September 2008 at 12:27

I’m just above Macclesfield in the Peak District.I would be glad to help if it’s this side of Cheshire

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By: Seafuryfan - 10th September 2008 at 10:05

I live on the Cheshire border, about 1/2 hour drive from Chester. PM me if I can help.

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By: Arthur Pewtey - 10th September 2008 at 09:33

I live in Handforth, near Wilmslow, Cheshire. I may be able to help.

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By: D1566 - 10th September 2008 at 08:53

Am not too far from Cheshire when I am at home – can you send me some details.

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By: Slummer - 10th September 2008 at 08:24

Have you tried searching on flickr?

Lots of CWGC photos on there. Depends if the photographer has done the right tags etc but worth a try.

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