Book of Remembrance
If you would like to contribute to our online Book of Remembrance please write a short message and forward it with a photograph of the person who you are commemorating by clicking on the link directly below. This message and photograph, once posted by the Museum, will be viewed by visitors to this online exhibition. If you do not have an electronic version of the photograph you would like to use, don't worry, we will place an image of a Poppy next to the words that you write.
If you are an online visitor who would like to comment about this exhibition, please click through to our comment form from the link below. We look forward to hearing from you.
Per Ardua Ad Astra. They Shall Not Be Forgotten
Eileen Whelpdale, from 17/07/20 to 16/12/97
With the greatest respect I salute them all.
Although they were not lost during the war, their efforts were always as important, part of a bigger team working to preserve our freedom.
Now sadly passed on, their service inspired me to join, and my own daughter when she comes of age.
Someone once said that "there can be no greater calling than public service", and although he referred to the American Presidency, it still holds true when extended to the Armed Forces.
Grandma / Grandad, I miss you x
Graeme Sharrock, Grandson, Healey
Leslie Sharrock, from 29/11/20 to 10/07/95
I'd just like to say thank you to all members of the armed forces who fought for our country and freedom, whether they lost their lives or not,injured or not.
You represent everything this country currently needs, and everything that was the best about us.
It doesn't matter to me if you were scared, you still did your duties, and for that I respectfully salute each and every one of you.
God bless you all, may you live and go in peace with the hearts of the people beside you all.
Graeme Sharrock, Grandson, Healey
Stanley Andrew, from 06/04/1919 to 11/09/1940
Stan joined the RAFVR at Brough, Yorkshire, when employed by Blackburn Aircraft Co.
He trained with 4 E&R; FTS at Brough before joining 46 Squadron Hurricanes at Digby Sept 1939 and was with them in Norway, May 1940 flying off HMS Glorious.
Back in Digby to regroup they were posted to Stapleford Tawney [ North Weald ] Sept 1st 1940.
He claimed a Dornier 215 on Sept 8th and was killed when returning to land on Sept 11th and is buried North Ferriby Churchyard, near his home village of Swanland.
Mark Andrew, Brother, Halifax
Louis Alexander Ouellette, from 2/3/1922 to 9/11/1944
In remembrance of my great uncle Louis Alexander Ouellette, who was a pilot with the R.C.A.F. stationed at Tempsford. He was part of the 138 Special Duties Squadron and his Stirling Mk IV went down in the North Sea (Op. Puffin 2) off the coast of Norway.
Commemorated on Runnymede Memorial his crew consisted of: Peter Barnicke Robert Augusta Best, Alexande Frederick Birdseye, Arthur John Jeffery, Lloyd William Nelson, Sidney Harry Sharpe
Troy David Ouellette, Great Nephew, London, Ontario, Canada
Philip Woods Cawen, from 1901 to 1943
As a 10 year old I had the privilege of living next door to Philip and his brother Tony - they were both very wonderful men and typical of the brave young men of the Royal Air Force at that memorable time.
I well remember the day that one was recalled and died that day only to be followed almost the next day by his brother who also died in action.
I can never forget them - I am now 80 and I am most proud to have known them both.
John Gillispie, Neighbour as a child, Midhurst, W. Sussex
