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10/01/2018 23:41:53
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NIC
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Looking for any information on 4754532, Ronald Leslie Rickwood, please...
Service number would suggest York & Lancs Regt?
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Nick
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11/01/2018 01:08:03
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Amazon have a book entitled "Return of no 4754532" by RON L RICKWOOD
Its an autobiography and priced £4.25 plus postage.
The serial number is right,,the name is right,perhaps this is your man.
Graham
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11/01/2018 01:53:05
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NIC
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hi Graham,
Yes this is my man - thanks.
The book is actually a sequel to 'The Life and Times of No.4754532' by Ron L Rickwood (also on Amazon).
But other research led me to these books the other day, and now I need to know a little a more about 4754532!
Nick
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Proud son of Cpl Mick Collins, 5 Troop, No5 Cdo
"Truly we may say of them, when shall their glory fade?"
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11/01/2018 10:28:27
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RICKWOOD Ronald Leslie Pte. 4754532 7th Green Howards
25th February 1920 West Ham, Essex - 4Q 2006 Waltham Forest
Ron is serving with the 7 Green Howards when he is listed as missing on Sicily 18th July 1943 (War Office casualtly list 1228}
He appears to have gone missing in fighting after the capture of the Primosole Bridge.
Later, "Now reported not missing" (War Office casaulty list 1234)
7 Green Howards were part of the 69 Infantry Brigade of 50th Northumbrian Divison. On the evening of the 17/18th July they moved into the bridgehead beyond the Primosole Bridge to reinforce the Durham Light Infantry of the 151st Infantry Brigade. The 6th, 8th & 9th D.L.I. had been involved in the battle for Primosole Bridge (14-17th July 1943)
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11/01/2018 10:49:25
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NIC
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Hi Guy,
Thank you once again for your help. I had an idea of place and year of birth & death but you have confirmed it - brilliant.
The Green Howards also makes perfect sense (given the other information I have) - again thanks.
Regards,
Nick
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Proud son of Cpl Mick Collins, 5 Troop, No5 Cdo
"Truly we may say of them, when shall their glory fade?"
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