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Offline Alan Vincent

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My Father Donald Edward Vincent
« on: Friday 13 January 17 12:10 GMT (UK) »
As everyone has been so helpful l wonder if you can help me with the following.
Hi, Can anyone help me trace a couple of soldier's (or members of their family), that were in the British Military Hospital in Tripoli in February 1949 after being caught in a snow storm. I have a copy of an article from the Tripoli Telegraph entitled; FROST BITTEN BOYS ARE RECOVERING. THREE DAY DESERT ORDEAL RECALLED. dated 22nd May 1949, which mentions my Father Gnr D.Vincent, and the 2 other soldiers that were with him when the storm struck, leaving them buried in snow up to 15 feet deep, the only information l have about them is the names, Gnr, Oliver and Gnr, Cook. I would like to trace them, or any members of their families to see if they are aware of what happened to their family members. As these were members of the Royal Artillery, l have passed the information l have on this to the Royal Artillery Museum. (they knew nothing of this)

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Re: My Father Donald Edward Vincent
« Reply #1 on: Friday 13 January 17 13:22 GMT (UK) »
Hi Alan

I've made this into a new topic for you.

'New' requests tagged onto the bottom of others don't always get seen.

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Re: My Father Donald Edward Vincent
« Reply #2 on: Friday 13 January 17 13:34 GMT (UK) »
Thanks Dawn, l'm new to this.