Sgt E Troman

**ap1** · 07-09-2006, 16:17

Hi Alex,

You may already have done this, but just in case. Are you aware that the 2nd Bn's war diary is available for purchase online at:

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/d...ar-diaries.asp

Piece number WO 95/2561

A T Marshall · 07-09-2006, 17:44

Hello Al thank you for that it's one I can try next alex

Birmingham Fusilier · 08-09-2006, 15:13

Hi AT

I have just spoken to my father Graham Knight who was the original source of the photograph. He has no additional information to what you have so far.

May I ask what brings your particular interest to one of the "Birmingham" Fusiliers are you a local of Birmingham? The Central Library is a superb resource for finding any further information on this chap.

I will check the war diaries for you when I have a moment.

Regards

A T Marshall · 08-09-2006, 22:31

Hello pete thank you for contacting me I would very much appreciate any other information you may be able to unearth to help in this particular mission. AS I don't live in the UK anymore this is the way I have to do this; via the internet. And finally: my interest in Sgt E.C.Troman, I have the privilege to be the current custodian of his medals..once again thank you for your kind offer of help Alex

**Aled Roberts** · 08-09-2006, 23:38

Originally Posted by A T Marshall

My interest in Sgt E.C.Troman, I have the privilege to be the current custodian of his medals..once again thank you for your kind offer of help Alex

Very interesting Alex Smile

Is it just the gallantry awards you have custodianship of ? i.e. I'm trying to work out in my head if he forfeited just his 1914 star or the whole trio.

I am still awaiting a reply from David Langley {Duty Done}

Richard

P.S Pete - say hello to your dad for me. :2thumbsup

A T Marshall · 09-09-2006, 17:40

Hello Richard, I did actually buy the medals some years ago, they were stapled to a sheet of cardboard in a shop, the DCM MM Mons star&bar trio.I use the term custodian because the only person who is ever 'the owner' to my mind is the one whose name is on the rim. I have heard of other instances of award forfeitures and it does strike me as a rather harsh punishment, even more so with the early awards of the DCM as these apparently carried a pension of sorts. That fact made me more interested in finding out the background to the circumstances. I did find out that the 2nd RWF went to Ireland from 1919 until 1922 perhaps this is where Sgt Troman's career went pear shaped Best wishes Alex

**anitacorbett** · 13-09-2006, 00:20

This is so interesting, keep digging lads, you're doing fabulous work. I'm dying to know the final outcome of it all.
Take care
Anita x

**ap1** · 14-10-2006, 15:37

Another little piece of info.

CSM Troman appears on a nominal roll for B Company 6th Bn(Royal Welch) Parachute Regiment in 1945-47.

Prior to that he is mentioned(spelt Tromans) in "Red Dragon" as a Sgt with the same battalion, involved in an action during early 1944. Obviously not our man, but I would'nt be surprised if its his son, the name is so unusual, either that or a massive coincidence.

**Aled Roberts** · 14-10-2006, 18:40

David Langley has nothing else on him either Frown

Interesting discovery by Al though :2thumbsup Any mention of a further service number ????

Richard