Welfare Assistance - Family of Ernest Wells 6th Bn RWF

[mackying]

My late uncle was a member of the RWF he died in WW11 his details are Fus. Ernest Wells he died on 12 aug 1944 near Caen he was serving with the 6th batt. he came from Abergele. does any members of your forum remember him .

My mother who is 90 years has just decided that she would like to visit her brother Ernests grave I have found out were it is. could you tell me is there an organisation that could help her visit. i.e financially.

[ap1]

Welcome Brian.

Im assuming you have found the Grave vis the CWGC Site. For members interest, Ernest's stone reads:



In Memory of
Fusilier ERNEST WELLS

4202846, 6th Bn., Royal Welch Fusiliers
who died age 30
on 12 August 1944
Son of Ernest and Louisa Wells, of Abergele, Denbighshire.
Remembered with honour
ST. MANVIEU WAR CEMETERY, CHEUX

Ernest was killed during the 6th Battalions break out from Normandy. During this phase, they lost 7 Officers and 56 Other Ranks. In the written history of the battalion the authors states


" It had been an infantryman's battle, each small field and hedge had to be dearly bought and held by sheer guts under ceaseless fire. It was over, but we had left many friends buried in Normandy."

With regard to assistance....I certainly hope it is available. We have several senior members of the Comrades Association, and the regiment who will be able to provide advice. In addition to several members who have close links to the veterans agency. I'm sure someone will point you in the right direction.

Additionally The Royal British Legion may be able to assist. I know they have a War Widows Scheme, but Im not certain if that is extended to immediate family. Have a look at this link. http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/content/Can-We-Help-You-508940.shtml

[mackying]

thanks alot for a prompt reply brian

[5haron]

If you're prepared to allow the story to be broadcast, I've also heard of local media channels bankrolling visits to war-graves in return for the filming rights. You'd have to approach a local station and inquire though.
All the best and good luck to your mother, I'm sure we'd all love to hear how she gets on.

Sharon

[mackying]

mum has just told me that Ernest and 2 of his pals from the abergele are joined up together and all were killed. if any one lives near abergele could they have a look on the war memorial to see if is the fact brian

[Dai72]

My wife who works for the Veterans Agency says SSAFA could help, but she also look if there any other organisations that could help (i.e.The Not Forgoten Association or our Regimental Association).