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Title: Royal Dragoons - September 1944.
Post by: Pete Keane on Friday 18 December 09 20:42 GMT (UK)

I am looking at a Trooper of the Royal Dragoons who was killed 23rd Sept 1944.

http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=2765773

It is possible, as he was buried at Uden cemetery, that he died in the liberation of the town, and that possibly he was 1st The Royal Dragoons, but i dont know much about the mechanized troops or liberation of Holland.

It looks like there is a connection with Market Garden.

I've done a little bit on google but the info available isnt particularily illuminating.

Any pointers most helpful, and if anyone has a knowledge of the Royal Dragoons I would be grateful for a little help.

The lad was due to inherit a fortune on his 21st birthday (millions in modern money) but he didnt make it, poor bugger.  The money went to the school, church and hospital instead.

He was the end of his family line and is un-mourned, I know its just another tragedy within millions, but thought I would document his story.

Regards

Pete

Title: Re: Royal Dragoons - September 1944.
Post by: DeeBoneham on Saturday 19 December 09 15:32 GMT (UK)

Hi
 
Try the following: www.rdgmuseum.org.uk

Maybe their archivists can help you with more information.  They love a challenge!

Dee

Title: Re: Royal Dragoons - September 1944.
Post by: Pete Keane on Sunday 20 December 09 12:04 GMT (UK)

Thanks for that Dee.

its a different regiment, but i will ask them anyway as there does not seem to be a definitive website.

If I can identify a specific unit for him then the war diaries will be the way ahead - I am going to kew for the 9th S lancs war diary, o hopefully do both at the same time.

Cheers

Pete

Title: Re: Royal Dragoons - September 1944.
Post by: doris87 on Wednesday 06 October 10 01:15 BST (UK)

This is so sad, In the new year im hoping to go to Kasterlee which is about an hour away from uden to visit my great uncles grave James Boardman for the 1st time who also died in the same battle.
when i go i will try and see if i can find his grave in uden and pay my respects.


Gone but Not Forgotten

Title: Re: Royal Dragoons - September 1944.
Post by: Pete Keane on Wednesday 06 October 10 09:41 BST (UK)

That would be very good of you, thanks.

Pete

Title: Re: Royal Dragoons - September 1944.
Post by: IMBER on Wednesday 06 October 10 10:06 BST (UK)

Wouldn't it be better to approach the Blues and Royals as the "Royals" in that title refers to the Regiment you are researching, an amalgamation having taken place in 1969.

Title: Re: Royal Dragoons - September 1944.
Post by: Pete Keane on Wednesday 06 October 10 10:14 BST (UK)

I did write to them - they havent replied yet, I must try a bit harder!

Pete