Korea 1950's

[BennytheBall]

Hi All
I am complying a Roll of Honour for our branch trip to the Arboretum in July. Does any forum member know of any men cap badged RWF that landed in Korea that was KIA (might have been attached to the Welch Regiment 41st/69th foot? if so can you pass on any details.

Many Thanks
BennytheBall

[jungle1810]

Hello Benny,
I know of one man definitely from the Welsh Regiment who served in Korea Sjt S F D Masters he came to the 2nd Battalion R W F from the Welsh Regiment. Another was Major Byrde who was Killed in action on the 20/1/1955 whilst on secondment with 2 R W F and he was awarded a posthumous M i D. You may need to check up on Major Byrde as I am going from memory.
Regards R B D aka jungle1810

[BennytheBall]

Hello Brian got Major Byrde on the under the Malayan campaign. Hope it throws any light on your memory many thanks for the info though Kind Regards Benny

[jungle1810]

Hello Benny,
I do try to avoid ambiguity but in my reply to your thread I must inform you that Sjt Masters was not killed in action but he did serve in the Welsh in Korea. But to the best of my knowledge he died after leaving the army.When I go to Cardiff for Armed forces day, I will ask around my many friends who are ex Welsh and try to glean some info for you.
Regards R B D