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24th of January 2012 09:07 PM by Chris
Hi Rob,
You might like to follow up this link relating to your grandfather's medal -
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/details-result.asp?Edoc_Id=7675668
Chris
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22nd of January 2012 09:00 PM by Rob Vaughan
Hi can any one help?

I am looking to find out more information about my grandfather.

He was killed in Great Yarmouth clearing mines in 1945.

His name was William Y Vaughan - Corporal 1903909, 4 Bomb Disposal Company, Royal engineers.
He came from Bath. Age 29

He was awarded the BEM 7th July 1944 but not sure why? "well I'm sure he did"!!

Than you

Rob Vaughan
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28th of December 2011 08:40 PM by Peter Markham
Hi SJ
Can you drop me a line at MARKHAMFossil@aol.com so I can pass on some info that Chris Ranstead has found about your Grandad
Cheers
Pete
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24th of December 2011 03:14 AM by SJ
Hi. My grandfather Lt. Tom Brian Wrathmell was "killed whilst on bomb disposal operations at Shottisham, Suffolk" in March 1944. He died a few weeks before my dad was born, so we know little of the incident that caused his death. He was serving with 22nd Bomb Disposal Unit (RE) and was posthumously commended for brave conduct.

I was wondering if anyone on the forum knows if there is anywhere that my dad and I can search for any further records or information on the actual incident that caused his father's death? We have recently received his service records from the Army Personnel Centre, but they offer no detailed information in this regard. My dad has lived his whole life not knowing exactly how his father was killed, so any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks, SJ
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3rd of December 2011 07:11 PM by Peter Markham
Martin
In reply to your comments below, I will make the following comments. The forum you left your message on is the Roll of Honour set up to recognise those who died whilst carrying out BD/EOD duties. It is my understanding that your Grandfather's death was not due to this.
Nobody is disrespecting your Grandfather or numerous others who served or who later became Branch members and did a lot for the Branch possibly to many to mention in full things will be added, we are always willing to listen to constructive suggestions for additional sections. At this time we see our priority in finishing the Roll of Honour which will also include the units more recent casualties in Afghanistan. We have the information and wil gradually add to it. MARKHAMFossil@aol.com Secretary
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3rd of December 2011 04:07 PM by Martin Phillips
Hi I'm the grandson of William Hill ( Bill ) to all that know him, It would be nice to see him mentioned after all that he did for the EOD, right up till the pint he died. I'm ex RE 82 & 36 and was going to join, but as I see you seam to have lost respect for some of our heroes I don't think I will wast my time.
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21st of November 2011 07:32 PM by Philip Reinders website: http://reinders2@upcmail.nl
I am working on my new website about missing soldiers in the Netherlands 1944-1945, which will be launched in january 2012
I am looking for information and documentation about the following missing men:

Cpl J.P. Coyne 23 Company KIA 30-4-1945
L/Sgt A. Hardie 23 Company KIA 22-11-1944
Cpl R. Verling 23 Company KIA 22-11-1944
Spr C.H. Wood 23 Company KIA 22-11-1944

Thanks in advance
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16th of November 2011 04:29 PM by Marian Mawas website: http://marianmawas@gmail.com
Hi
I am trying to find out were my grandfather died during the war. My father who at the time of his fathers death was six and is very keen to try and find more information, as he always thought he died in Denby, so it was a shock to find out his name on the roll of honour at Debden ,as I live quite close.
My grandfather is buried in Bolton, both dad and I live down South now and don't get up north much to visit the grave, so it would be lovely for us to visit carver barracks and lay flowers if possible.
My grandfathers name James William Hainey he was with the 16th bomb disposal and died 7th May 1941, but were?
If anyone has any information, or know were I can find out, would be very grateful.
Thank you
Marian Mawas and Jack Hainey
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15th of November 2011 10:40 AM by Mike Komor
Hi,

I have stumbled accross this website while researching the death of a relative during WW2.

Arthur Haines, 21, was one of six members of 67/69 Bomb Disposal Section killed on 25th August 1940. I have been unable to find any information regarding the location of Arthur's death or any other details surrounding the incident. If anyone could help me to find further details on the death I would be most grateful.

Thanks.
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6th of November 2011 11:44 AM by nigel baker website: http://www.facebook.com/#!/our.heritage
I am looking for information on a Frank Rogers, born 1904 Lincolnshire Holbeach? He lived with my granfather and my dad in Gedney, until the second WW. He then joined Royal Engineers Bomb Disposal. For many years he wrote to my family weekly and my Grandmother sent him cakes weekly.
He suddenly stopped writing and they all believed he died.
I have little to work with other than two photos.
I can be contacted by email nigby40@tiscali.co.uk
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29th of October 2011 12:12 AM by Trula knowles website: http://trula123@sky.com
Chris Ranstead wrote about my father Staff Sgt Thomas Munford who died in Feb 1941. So gratefuls for his book.
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28th of October 2011 04:58 PM by Martin Jones
With the help of his family, I've been researching the war career of William Leslie Box who was with the Royal Engineers in a Bomb Disposal company from around 1940-46. I'm afraid I have no more information than that, so I'm not sure whether anyone can assist me. Sadly, Les's son in law told me that Les died today, at the age of 89. I believe he participated in the D Day landings and ended up in Berlin in 1945.Les used to come to the church I belong to on Remembrance Day each year. I'm working on an article about him for our church website and a display for the Remembrance Day service on 13th November. Les's story represents the sacrifice that servicemen and women made for us in wartime.I have some photos, but more information would be welcome.
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14th of October 2011 02:23 PM by Doris Easter
Thank you Chris Ranstead for your information on my Father John H Ash and details of the bomb that caused his death. so kind of you
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24th of September 2011 08:35 AM by Chris Ransted
Doris,
Your father was with No 5 Bomb Disposal Company at the time of his death. They operated in London (north of the Thames). In a war diary in The National Archives there is mention of 1 NCO and three Sappers (all un-named) as having been killed on 3 January 1941 while excavating a bomb in Carriage Wharf, Dorchester Street, Shoreditch. They were all from 16 Bomb Disposal Section.
I know that a Sapper James Fletcher of No 5 Bomb Disposal Company was also killed on the same date. Shoreditch Street I believe no longer exists and is now a park where the TV 'Time team' recently did a dig relating to the blitz.
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6th of September 2011 07:00 PM by Doris Easter nee ash
Have just found your site, looking for any information on myFather spr John H Ash killed 1941 3 January I think it was bomb in hoxley or something like that I was born 3 months after he was killed. He lived in Barking Essex and was 21 at time of his death He has a headstone in brookwood cemetary Woking. I did have his capbadge but it was in my purse which was stolen. So happy to have found your site.
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13th of January 2011 09:56 PM by Peter Hodgson
RE: Sapper Harold Lyth 186049
http://www.royalengineersbombdisposal-eod.org.uk/23_april_1941.html

I've been investigating my local War Memorial (Brompton-on-Swale) where Harold lies. Due to truly magnificent efforts of members of WW2 Talk Forum (www.ww2talk.com), it appears there were 2 separate incidents that killed Sappers Gibson, Gray & Lyth and then others.
Details of the war diary entries follows (see the forum for scans - thanks to ChrisR).
19 BD Coy Diary:
23/04/41 A fatal accident occurred at Plymouth, Sgt. Gray and Sappers Lyth and Gibson being killed.
24/04/41 Another fatal accident occured at Plymouth in which Sappers Joseph Brown and McShane were killed and in which Sgt. Nuttall wounded. Informed that both these accidents occurred while dealing with Category A bombs.
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25th of November 2010 01:27 PM by Peter Markham
Hi Ron
You did not leave any contact details could you drop me an e mail on MARKHAMFossil@aol.com
to discuss

Thanks
Pete
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19th of November 2010 08:35 PM by Ron Knight
I am looking for information on Bonny Gunner 96Sect. 23rd Bomb Disposal. Died in Normandy. Not sure of Beach or date.

Ron Knight