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Hi Veronica

It is a pleasure to hear from you.

I am familiar with your uncle Douglas, some years ago he was central to some enquiries relating to a found war memorial.

I was in contact with one of his brothers, and I was fortunate to speak to a chap that Doug trained with in WW2 !

I will find the link to the information (which includes a photo of Doug whilst training) and let you have it - it’s a long thread as it involves other men, but you should find it helpful.

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Here is the thread, I see you have found it already

For simplicity I will comment on that thread to keep info in one place.

http://ww2talk.com/index.php?threads/mystery-plaque-dumped-in-hornchurch-essex.19992/page-27

Regards

Pete Keane

Cross posted I think, on wrong thread.

He isn't on cwgc, so we need to know a little more, do you have any further info.

There is one 1917 death for Albert Cecil Diaper - thats an usual surname, possibly related?

I dont have the 1917 magazines unfortunately, but there was a booklet published for the companies memorial service, will see what it contains.

What else do you have?

Is surname Diaper, or Draper?

Hi
Joseph Alanzo was a very close family friend to my Grandparents, and lived with them for a long time before he died.  My mum remembers him as "Yank".  My mum is now 85 yrs old and has been asking to go and see Joesph`s grave.

Have you managed to find any more about him or even got any pictures.

Thank you
Michele