Although I have previously mentioned this beret, and promised to show it here, it took this long for me to find it.
Finally had to go through my boxes because we will be holding an airborne exposition next week. Main emphasis will be on the 82nd but there are naturally British "Arnhem" items on display too.
Anyway, this beret belonged to the 19 year old Sgt. Llewelyn E. Williams of B-Squadron, the Glider Pilot Regiment. He died on September 18th.
Sgt. Williams died of wounds in the house (Wolfheze) owned the people of whom I received this beret from. They were present when Sgt. Williams died. His body was taken away by British medical personel for burial. Unfortunately Sgt. Williams has been missing in action ever since. It is possible that he is buried on the Oosterbeek War Cemetery as an Unknown. Wherever he is, may he rest in peace.
For those in the area around this time and interested in the exhibition. It will be held in a building called 't Zwaantje, which is between Groesbeek and Mook which is in the 82nd area.
It will be opened on Wednesday the 15th because of a large group of British MG veterans. "Official" opening will be on Friday 17th and will stop on Sunday 19th.
Finally had to go through my boxes because we will be holding an airborne exposition next week. Main emphasis will be on the 82nd but there are naturally British "Arnhem" items on display too.
Anyway, this beret belonged to the 19 year old Sgt. Llewelyn E. Williams of B-Squadron, the Glider Pilot Regiment. He died on September 18th.
Sgt. Williams died of wounds in the house (Wolfheze) owned the people of whom I received this beret from. They were present when Sgt. Williams died. His body was taken away by British medical personel for burial. Unfortunately Sgt. Williams has been missing in action ever since. It is possible that he is buried on the Oosterbeek War Cemetery as an Unknown. Wherever he is, may he rest in peace.
For those in the area around this time and interested in the exhibition. It will be held in a building called 't Zwaantje, which is between Groesbeek and Mook which is in the 82nd area.
It will be opened on Wednesday the 15th because of a large group of British MG veterans. "Official" opening will be on Friday 17th and will stop on Sunday 19th.
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