WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR 1939 - 1945
Mansfield Lane Cemetery Monument
Memorial on one side
Gordon Albert Bardill
DOB: Circa 1923 Age: 21 Birth County: Nottinghamshire. Resided Town: Nottingham. Nationality: British Date of Death: 23/08/1944 Information: Son of William Henry and Ada Bardill, of Calverton, Nottingham. Rank: Corporal Service Number: 4987427
Service: British Army Regiment: Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire And Derbyshire Regiment) Battalion: 2nd Battalion Archive Reference: WO 304/14 Commemorated: Italy Place of Death: Italy As with most Armed Forces Serving Personnel during the conflict of World War Two, Gordon Albert Bardill was entitled to the War Medal 1939-1945. This medal was awarded to all full time service personnel who had completed 28 days service between 3rd September 1939 and the 2nd September 1945. Eligible personnel who had been “Mentioned In Despatches” during the War were entitled to wear a bronze oak leaf emblem on the ribbon. Those eligible for a campaign star, yet who had their service cut short by death, wounds or capture by the enemy, still qualified for this medal.
It is likely that Gordon Albert Bardill was awarded the 1939-45 Star for operational Service in the Second World War between 3rd September 1939, and 2nd September 1945.
Gordon Albert Bardill would have been awarded this star if their service period was terminated by their death or disability due to service. Also the award of a gallantry medal or “Mention In Despatches” also produced the award of this medal, regardless of their service duration.
Fighter Aircraft Crew who took part in the Battle of Britain (10 July to 31 October 1940) were awarded the "Battle of Britain" bar to this medal. In undress uniform, a silver-gilt rosette was worn on the medal ribbon to denote the award of this clasp.
William Leslie Bagshaw
DOB: Circa 1914 Age: 30 Birth Town: Nottingham. Nationality: British Resided County: Nottinghamshire. Date of Death: 06/09/1944 Information: Parents: James and Mary Jane Bagshaw, of Calverton, Nottinghamshire. Rank: Private Service Number: 4981818
Service: British Army Regiment: Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire And Derbyshire Regiment) Battalion: 14th Battalion Archive Reference: WO 304/14 Commemorated: Britain Place of Death: Italy As with most Armed Forces Serving Personnel during the conflict of World War Two, William Leslie Bagshaw was entitled to the War Medal 1939-1945. This medal was awarded to all full time service personnel who had completed 28 days service between 3rd September 1939 and the 2nd September 1945. Eligible personnel who had been “Mentioned In Despatches” during the War were entitled to wear a bronze oak leaf emblem on the ribbon. Those eligible for a campaign star, yet who had their service cut short by death, wounds or capture by the enemy, still qualified for this medal.
It is likely that William Leslie Bagshaw was awarded the 1939-45 Star for operational Service in the Second World War between 3rd September 1939, and 2nd September 1945.
William Leslie Bagshaw would have been awarded this star if their service period was terminated by their death or disability due to service. Also the award of a gallantry medal or “Mention In Despatches” also produced the award of this medal, regardless of their service duration.
Fighter Aircraft Crew who took part in the Battle of Britain (10 July to 31 October 1940) were awarded the "Battle of Britain" bar to this medal. In undress uniform, a silver-gilt rosette was worn on the medal ribbon to denote the award of this clasp.
Service: Royal Air Force Station: Raf Oakington Squadron: 7 Squadron Crew: FSgt B W Grocock Command: Bomber Command Aircraft Mark: I Aircraft Code: MG- Aircraft Type: Stirling Aircraft Serial: N6001 Commemorated: Becklingen War Cemetery As with most Armed Forces Serving Personnel during the conflict of World War Two, B W Grocock was entitled to the War Medal 1939-1945. This medal was awarded to all full time service personnel who had completed 28 days service between 3rd September 1939 and the 2nd September 1945. Eligible personnel who had been “Mentioned In Despatches” during the War were entitled to wear a bronze oak leaf emblem on the ribbon. Those eligible for a campaign star, yet who had their service cut short by death, wounds or capture by the enemy, still qualified for this medal.
t is likely that B W Grocock was awarded the 1939-45 Star for operational Service in the Second World War between 3rd September 1939, and 2nd September 1945.
B W Grocock would have been awarded this star if their service period was terminated by their death or disability due to service. Also the award of a gallantry medal or “Mention In Despatches” also produced the award of this medal, regardless of their service duration.
Fighter Aircraft Crew who took part in the Battle of Britain (10 July to 31 October 1940) were awarded the "Battle of Britain" bar to this medal. In undress uniform, a silver-gilt rosette was worn on the medal ribbon to denote the award of this clasp.
The Air Crew Europe Star Campaign medal of the British Commonwealth was awarded to B W Grocock for service in World War Two. This medal was awarded to Commonwealth aircrew who participated in operational flights over Europe, from UK bases or for operational flying from the UK over Europe, between the period 3rd September 1939 to 5th June 1944.
The recipient B W Grocock would have been awarded this star if their service period was terminated by their death or disability due to service. The award of a gallantry medal or “Mention In Despatches” also produced the award of this medal, regardless of their service duration.
Walter Perkins
DOB: Circa 1926 Age: 19 Nationality: British Date of Death: 21/03/1945 Information: Parents: William and Alice Gladys Perkins, of Calverton, Nottinghamshire. Rank: Sergeant Rank (2nd): Air Gunner Service Number: 2223326
Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Regiment: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Battalion: 214 Squadron Commemorated: Britain As with most Armed Forces Serving Personnel during the conflict of World War Two, Walter Perkins was entitled to the War Medal 1939-1945. This medal was awarded to all full time service personnel who had completed 28 days service between 3rd September 1939 and the 2nd September 1945. Eligible personnel who had been “Mentioned In Despatches” during the War were entitled to wear a bronze oak leaf emblem on the ribbon. Those eligible for a campaign star, yet who had their service cut short by death, wounds or capture by the enemy, still qualified for this medal.
It is likely that Walter Perkins was awarded the 1939-45 Star for operational Service in the Second World War between 3rd September 1939, and 2nd September 1945.
Walter Perkins would have been awarded this star if their service period was terminated by their death or disability due to service. Also the award of a gallantry medal or “Mention In Despatches” also produced the award of this medal, regardless of their service duration.
Fighter Aircraft Crew who took part in the Battle of Britain (10 July to 31 October 1940) were awarded the "Battle of Britain" bar to this medal. In undress uniform, a silver-gilt rosette was worn on the medal ribbon to denote the award of this clasp.
Victor Hugh Binch
DOB: Circa 1924 Age: 21 Nationality: British Date of Death: 04/03/1945 Information: Parents: Nelson and Sarah Ann Binch; husband of Ruby Binch, of Daybrook, Nottinghamshire. Rank: Flight Sergeant (Air Bomber) Service Number: 1580691
Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Regiment: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Battalion: 227 Squadron Commemorated: Britain As with most Armed Forces Serving Personnel during the conflict of World War Two, Victor Hugh Binch was entitled to the War Medal 1939-1945. This medal was awarded to all full time service personnel who had completed 28 days service between 3rd September 1939 and the 2nd September 1945. Eligible personnel who had been “Mentioned In Despatches” during the War were entitled to wear a bronze oak leaf emblem on the ribbon. Those eligible for a campaign star, yet who had their service cut short by death, wounds or capture by the enemy, still qualified for this medal.
It is likely that Victor Hugh Binch was awarded the 1939-45 Star for operational Service in the Second World War between 3rd September 1939, and 2nd September 1945.
Victor Hugh Binch would have been awarded this star if their service period was terminated by their death or disability due to service. Also the award of a gallantry medal or “Mention In Despatches” also produced the award of this medal, regardless of their service duration.
Fighter Aircraft Crew who took part in the Battle of Britain (10 July to 31 October 1940) were awarded the "Battle of Britain" bar to this medal. In undress uniform, a silver-gilt rosette was worn on the medal ribbon to denote the award of this clasp.
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Harry Sissons
DOB: Circa 1923 Age: 21 Birth County: Nottinghamshire. Nationality: British Resided County: Nottinghamshire. Date of Death: 22/09/1944 Information: Parents: William and Alice Sissons, of Calverton, Nottinghamshire. Rank: Trooper Service Number: 14201230
Service: British Army Regiment: Royal Armoured Corps Battalion: 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards Archive Reference: WO 304/2 Commemorated: Britain Place of Death: Western Europe Campaign, 1944/45 As with most Armed Forces Serving Personnel during the conflict of World War Two, Harry Sissons was entitled to the War Medal 1939-1945. This medal was awarded to all full time service personnel who had completed 28 days service between 3rd September 1939 and the 2nd September 1945. Eligible personnel who had been “Mentioned In Despatches” during the War were entitled to wear a bronze oak leaf emblem on the ribbon. Those eligible for a campaign star, yet who had their service cut short by death, wounds or capture by the enemy, still qualified for this medal.
It is likely that Harry Sissons was awarded the 1939-45 Star for operational Service in the Second World War between 3rd September 1939, and 2nd September 1945.
Harry Sissons would have been awarded this star if their service period was terminated by their death or disability due to service. Also the award of a gallantry medal or “Mention In Despatches” also produced the award of this medal, regardless of their service duration.
Fighter Aircraft Crew who took part in the Battle of Britain (10 July to 31 October 1940) were awarded the "Battle of Britain" bar to this medal. In undress uniform, a silver-gilt rosette was worn on the medal ribbon to denote the award of this clasp.
Rowland Ullyatt
DOB: Circa 1910 Age: 33 Birth County: Nottinghamshire. Resided Town: Nottingham. Nationality: British Date of Death: 11/09/1943 Information: Adopted son of Mrs M. Wright; Husband of Mary Winifred Ullyatt, of Calverton, Nottingham. Rank: Private Service Number: 4799206
Service: British Army Regiment: Lincolnshire Regiment Battalion: 6th Battalion Archive Reference: WO 304/9 Commemorated: Italy Place of Death: Italy As with most Armed Forces Serving Personnel during the conflict of World War Two, Roland Ullyatt was entitled to the War Medal 1939-1945. This medal was awarded to all full time service personnel who had completed 28 days service between 3rd September 1939 and the 2nd September 1945. Eligible personnel who had been “Mentioned In Despatches” during the War were entitled to wear a bronze oak leaf emblem on the ribbon. Those eligible for a campaign star, yet who had their service cut short by death, wounds or capture by the enemy, still qualified for this medal.
It is likely that Roland Ullyatt was awarded the 1939-45 Star for operational Service in the Second World War between 3rd September 1939, and 2nd September 1945.
Roland Ullyatt would have been awarded this star if their service period was terminated by their death or disability due to service. Also the award of a gallantry medal or “Mention In Despatches” also produced the award of this medal, regardless of their service duration.
Fighter Aircraft Crew who took part in the Battle of Britain (10 July to 31 October 1940) were awarded the "Battle of Britain" bar to this medal. In undress uniform, a silver-gilt rosette was worn on the medal ribbon to denote the award of this clasp.
