Info on my Uncle - The Royal Green Jackets Association Contacts Board

Date: Jan 10, 2012

Info on my Uncle

Date: Jan 11, 2012

Hi David,

I have done some checking into your request, and found that your Uncle was one of many OBLI that were killed in Winterswijk.

I will be seeing the Webmaster later and will try and get you some addresses /links to nearer your goal, as most of the lads on here are quite young (ish).

Regards

DWM

BEECROFT, GEORGE, G

Corporal

14620251

Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry

30/03/1945

Unknown

Grave 42.

Date: Jan 11, 2012

Many thanks for your help I did drive to Winterswijk in May 2011 to see Georges grave I have tried to get my Dad there for many years with no luck so went on his behalf as we new his health was failing sadly he passed away 12th Dec 2011 without ever seeing George's grave Regards David

Date: Jan 12, 2012

David.

I have been informed that a gentleman called Mike Marr who is the Regimental Treasurer, might be able to give you some information as to ex Ox and Bucks Soldiers, as he was connected to The Ox and Bucks Association, which, sadly had to shut down.

There is also a reunion that stills attracts ex OBLI's, In which I am sure Mike will bring you up to date.

If you contact him just say Ken Ambrose and Mark gave you his details.

His Email is: oxford@the-rifles.co.uk (copy and paste to your email)

If you have any problems contacting him, please let us know.

Regards

DWM

Date: Jan 12, 2012

David.

Please also except the Website Teams Condolences for the loss of your Father.

DWM

Date: Jan 12, 2012

Thank you very much for your help Regards David

Date: Mar 30, 2020

this is where my family is from. a photo of your uncle's grave marker showed up on a historical society facebook page for Winterswijk today - march 30th is the 75th anniversary of the end of the war in this particular area. I couldn't make out where he was from, so i did a search and found this page. My family wouldn't likely be here if it wasn't for the sacrifice of soldiers like your uncle.

We are eternally grateful for his sacrifice