Hello all,
As you are all a cracking bunch on here I open this out to all of you.....
**I HAVE CHANGED POST DUE TO A CHANGE IN INFORMATION*** **Now looking for same name but 23 sqn!
Nick Fenton dug out his POW Questionnaire at Kew and luck be had it his signature is near on the same as the Jones that signed my grandfathers Xmas menu from Fallingbostel.
Richard William Jones
Sgt in 23 Squadron Fighter Command (believed to be Blenheims)
RAF number - 742858
He was from Little Gaddesden, Berkhampsted, HERTS
DOB 15th Feb 1917
Shot down on Alderney Channel Islands on the 8th January 1941
I am aware from recent research that P/O Richard William Jones of 23 Squadron was a POW. He escaped the forced March from Fallingbostel in April 1945 with my grandfather Les Davenport (7 Squadron) after they bribed a gaurd with an RAF watch to 'turn a blind eye' so they could make a run for it. They spent 6 days living off the land until they met the advancing allies.
I do have a picture of him with my grandfather taken after the war in August 1945. I will try to attach soon.
I am welcome to any additional support as I am really drawing a blank.
I appreciate assistance in anyway possible.
Regards
Ian Davenport
Richard William Jones - 23 Squadron POW please help!
-
- Warrant Officer 1st Class
- Posts: 81
- Joined: Sun Nov 08, 2009 5:53 pm
Richard William Jones - 23 Squadron POW please help!
Last edited by Davenport7 on Wed Jul 08, 2015 9:34 am, edited 3 times in total.
-
- Flight Lieutenant
- Posts: 355
- Joined: Fri Oct 15, 2010 12:31 am
Re: Richard William Jones - 97 Squadron POW please help!
Hi Ian
I retrieved such a questionnaire recently for someone, not long ago either! While I can't help you directly I can show you what that questionnaire looks like, if you don't already know.
The information on them varied from scant to very angry, I suspect that many returning POWs just wanted to get home rather than report on what happened to them.
James
I retrieved such a questionnaire recently for someone, not long ago either! While I can't help you directly I can show you what that questionnaire looks like, if you don't already know.
The information on them varied from scant to very angry, I suspect that many returning POWs just wanted to get home rather than report on what happened to them.
James
Re: Richard William Jones - 97 Squadron POW please help!
Ian
Nick Fenton hopes to get to TNA this week so if you want to contact him with your request he says he will be happy to get a copy of the relevant file for you.
Regards
Pete
Nick Fenton hopes to get to TNA this week so if you want to contact him with your request he says he will be happy to get a copy of the relevant file for you.
Regards
Pete
Researching:
CA Butler, flight engineer Lancaster ME334 (KIA over Bonn with 35 PFF on 4th Febuary 1945) http://rafww2butler.wordpress.com/
Ground Crew and Aircrew Training WWII
"The History of No 35 Squadron" http://35squadron.wordpress.com/
CA Butler, flight engineer Lancaster ME334 (KIA over Bonn with 35 PFF on 4th Febuary 1945) http://rafww2butler.wordpress.com/
Ground Crew and Aircrew Training WWII
"The History of No 35 Squadron" http://35squadron.wordpress.com/
- K4KittyCrew
- Air Chief Marshal (RAAF)
- Posts: 3635
- Joined: Mon Jul 06, 2009 10:55 am
- Location: Gold Coast, Queensland - Australia
Re: Richard William Jones - 97 Squadron POW please help!
Gents, is this link worth a look?...................... British POW Liberation Questionnaire 1945-46
John
https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct= ... 2980,d.dGc
John
https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct= ... 2980,d.dGc
K for Kitty Crew - Winthorpe, 1661 HCU's - stirlingaircraftsoc.raf38group.org/
630 Squadron - East Kirkby
" There is nothing glorious about war with the exception of those who served us so valiantly"
630 Squadron - East Kirkby
" There is nothing glorious about war with the exception of those who served us so valiantly"
-
- Warrant Officer 1st Class
- Posts: 81
- Joined: Sun Nov 08, 2009 5:53 pm
Re: Richard William Jones - 97 Squadron POW please help!
All,
Thanks for your replies:
James - I am familiar with the questionaires so thanks for asking.
Can anyone provide me Nick Fenton's email addy or his username on here so I can message him?
Regards
Ian
Thanks for your replies:
James - I am familiar with the questionaires so thanks for asking.
Can anyone provide me Nick Fenton's email addy or his username on here so I can message him?
Regards
Ian
Re: Richard William Jones - 97 Squadron POW please help!
Ian
E-Mail sent with Nick's e-mail address.
Regards
PeteT
E-Mail sent with Nick's e-mail address.
Regards
PeteT
Researching:
CA Butler, flight engineer Lancaster ME334 (KIA over Bonn with 35 PFF on 4th Febuary 1945) http://rafww2butler.wordpress.com/
Ground Crew and Aircrew Training WWII
"The History of No 35 Squadron" http://35squadron.wordpress.com/
CA Butler, flight engineer Lancaster ME334 (KIA over Bonn with 35 PFF on 4th Febuary 1945) http://rafww2butler.wordpress.com/
Ground Crew and Aircrew Training WWII
"The History of No 35 Squadron" http://35squadron.wordpress.com/
-
- Warrant Officer 1st Class
- Posts: 81
- Joined: Sun Nov 08, 2009 5:53 pm
Re: Richard William Jones - 23 Squadron POW please help!
**I HAVE CHANGED POST DUE TO A CHANGE IN INFORMATION*** **Now looking for same name but 23 sqn!
Nick Fenton dug out his POW Questionnaire at Kew and luck be had it his signature is near on the same as the Jones that signed my grandfathers Xmas menu from Fallingbostel.
Richard William Jones
Sgt in 23 Squadron Fighter Command (believed to be Blenheims)
RAF number - 742858
He was from Little Gaddesden, Berkhampsted, HERTS
DOB 15th Feb 1917
Shot down on Alderney Channel Islands on the 8th January 1941
I am aware from recent research that Sgt Richard William Jones of 23 Squadron was a POW. He escaped the forced March from Fallingbostel in April 1945 with my grandfather Les Davenport (7 Squadron) after they bribed a gaurd with an RAF watch to 'turn a blind eye' so they could make a run for it. They spent 6 days living off the land until they met the advancing allies.
I do have a picture of him with my grandfather taken after the war in August 1945. I will try to attach soon.
I am welcome to any additional support as I am really drawing a blank.
I appreciate assistance in anyway possible.
Regards
Ian Davenport
Nick Fenton dug out his POW Questionnaire at Kew and luck be had it his signature is near on the same as the Jones that signed my grandfathers Xmas menu from Fallingbostel.
Richard William Jones
Sgt in 23 Squadron Fighter Command (believed to be Blenheims)
RAF number - 742858
He was from Little Gaddesden, Berkhampsted, HERTS
DOB 15th Feb 1917
Shot down on Alderney Channel Islands on the 8th January 1941
I am aware from recent research that Sgt Richard William Jones of 23 Squadron was a POW. He escaped the forced March from Fallingbostel in April 1945 with my grandfather Les Davenport (7 Squadron) after they bribed a gaurd with an RAF watch to 'turn a blind eye' so they could make a run for it. They spent 6 days living off the land until they met the advancing allies.
I do have a picture of him with my grandfather taken after the war in August 1945. I will try to attach soon.
I am welcome to any additional support as I am really drawing a blank.
I appreciate assistance in anyway possible.
Regards
Ian Davenport