|
Post by Stewart Mac on Jun 14, 2010 0:57:22 GMT 1
First post so don't necessarily know what I'm doing, or where I should put this request. Retired some years ago and at request of local vicar, have been researching local war memorials to build up a biography of all 20th century casualties. One, L/Cpl Fred Nuttall, 3779372, k.i.a. 01 May 1943, aged 22, presumably on operation Longcloth, remembered on Rangoon Memorial. Have tried National Archives for War Diary of 13th Kings without success. Any pointers please where I may find any details of how Kingsman Nuttall met his demise. Aware that many men just lost in jungle, but clutching at straws that an entry may be somewhere in a Diary. Family lived locally, just south of Preston, Lancs, but have now died out, with no known relatives. Any help gratefully accepted. Stewart Mac
|
|
|
Post by stevefogden on Jun 20, 2010 10:34:06 GMT 1
Hi Stewart,
I have been meaning to join this forum for a good while now, but you post has finally got me to join. My name is Steve Fogden and I have been researching the 1943 Chindits for about 3 years. You may have seen my contribution to this website in the form of the 13th Kings Roll of Honour?
I have seen the War diaries for the 13th Kings at the National Archives and can tell you that Fred is not mentioned by name in the 8th column pages. However, his date of death falls right in the middle of the units last major engagement in their exit form Burma. This was known as the Kaukkwe Chaung action. Basically the unit was caught out trying to cross a fast flowing river and a long and serous fire fight took place.
There are are some good books available about the 13th Kings in Burma and of course the War diaries from 1942/43. I can send you some more detail, but I will wait until you have replied to this post first.
Best wishes.
Steve.
|
|
|
Post by stewart on Jun 26, 2010 23:03:15 GMT 1
Thanks Steve, grateful for anything you have. I was not aware even what column Fred would have been on as I have no family to turn too. I have acquired the Kings history by Burke-Gaffney in the meantime and am browsing through that now. If you have anything to send you can use my e.mail at big.makkATvirginDOTnet replacing the obvious, or I'll post my address if it's easier. Many thanks Stewart
|
|
|
Post by stevefogden on Jun 27, 2010 12:09:17 GMT 1
Hi Stewart,
Glad you got back. I will be in contact very soon.
Cheers.
Steve.
|
|