Date of birth:

March 5th, 1902 (British West Indies)

Date of death:

May 20th, 1945 (Heesch, Netherlands)

Buried on:

Commonwealth War Cemetery Mierlo
Plot: I. Row: A. Grave: 13.

Service number:

245097

Nationality:

British

Major
Royal Artillery
Age 43

Town-Major of Helmond. Died in a car crash. We're currently researching this officer. Do you have more information? Let us know at helmond@tracesofwar.com.

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23 May 1945 WO 171/7647 - 121 Town Major
Assumed command 121 Town Major, Major C.W.S. Branch RA (Field) former commander killed in motor accidennt HEESCH Holland M.R. 4951 – Sheet 2A + 3A. 121 Town Major under command HQ L of C, through HQ 12 L of C Area and 21 L of C sub area; There is no hand over to mee. Maj. Bert […] is lent by 21 L of C pending my arrival. He is as much a stranger to the office as I am. We both realise the organisation of the unit leaves much to be desired. The staff is up to WE only British member is L/Sgt Owen Clerk, remained English speaking Dutch. The staff it appears have not at any time been “in the picture”, they say they were never informed of what was happening.

23 May 1945 WO 171/7647 - 121 Town Major
121 Town Major was formed 12 March 1944; This will be the first War Diary ever to have been submitted. Funeral to Mil Cemetery Helmond of Maj Branch.

• Photo 1: Jeroen Koppes
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