Stretford Cemetery, Manchester--Completed

[littleorme]

Hello,
Does anyone visit Stretford Cemetery, regularly?
Would they be willing to look at a headstone for me? I have the location from the CWGC site.
Thanks for any help/advice.

[Bobsy]

I go to Stretford Cemetery quite often when my daughter takes me [not mobile myself] but I have no idea when we will be going again. If your request is not too urgent and  I have details Grave No. etc. I may be able to help. Could even be this Sunday, I never know.   
Cheers Bob T.

[littleorme]

Hello there,
That would be great. Not urgent, but then it is family history!
The grave reference is Sec P.L   Jt Grave 362
Since yesterday I've discovered another name in the same grave. Herbert Arnold BUCK. He joined his brother, James. Both served with the RAF and were killed in action.
Many thanks.
Clive

[Bobsy]

Hi Clive
Noted details for future ref cannot say when but will do my best.
Cheers Bob T.

[J D------]

http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=2700651

http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=2700652

J.D.

[littleorme]

Hello J D
Thanks for the thought - I already have the CWGC info.
Now, if you have Herbert's squadron details! 
Regards
Clive

[Bobsy]

Hi Clive
No go today but going before Christmas.
but as a member of MLFHS[Manchester  Family History Society I have found some info Re James and am trying to contact one of our members in connection with Trafford War Deaths.
So I will be in touch and may need a PM for your location as if not in UK  I may get more help
Cheers Bob T
"James attended the Stretford Grammar School and is
commemorated in their WW2 Memorial Book.
As a Pilot, he was on a patrol over France on the
7th June 1940 and landed at Rouen-Boos with a
burst tyre, but managed to return to RAF Tangmere
the following day.
Flying with 43 Squadron - a Hurricane P 3531 - at
17.15 hrs, off Selsey, West Sussex, he was shot
down in combat by Fw Lehmann in a Bf109s of III/JG
27.   Although wounded, he managed to bail out of
his aircraft but drowned, his body was later found
on Worthing Beach."

[Bobsy]

Hi Clive have sent a PM re info receiced.
Bob T.

[littleorme]

Hello Bob,
Message received. Information appreciated.
Thanks.
Clive