Capt Schooley RWF - DOW 8 June 1944 Normandy

Angela G · 05-06-2014, 23:05

Hi Andy

Many thanks for your message. The one thing I do know, from his service records, is that my uncle died at 04.00 hrs on 8th June.

I'd like to get back to you about copying the diary as I'm just getting ready for a trip to Normandy on Saturday. I'll be in touch soon.

Regards

Angela.

Angela G · 05-06-2014, 23:13

I have a photo of him on his wedding day wearing his uniform with jodhpurs and long riding boots!

**Baconwallah** · 05-06-2014, 23:15

Originally Posted by ap1

asked for a Battle of Donbaik quotation, some two months in total, the cost was in the £100's

If the WD was in the IWM, you'd pay at least twice that.

John

**Drew5233** · 05-06-2014, 23:23

Originally Posted by Angela G

I have a photo of him on his wedding day wearing his uniform with jodhpurs and long riding boots!

Hi Angela,

No rush and have a good trip. Just drop me a private message when/if you are ready and we'll discuss it further and I'll answer any Qs you have regarding the files. I visit Kew two or three times a month.

Cheers
Andy

**ap1** · 07-06-2014, 17:22

https://www.facebook.com/royalwelchf...type=1&theater

Angela G · 09-06-2014, 09:40

Hi Andy

I'm not quite sure how the PM works. I've sent you a couple - have you received them?

Angela

**Drew5233** · 09-06-2014, 15:26

Sorry for the delay-I was working last night when they arrived and didn't finish work until 7am this morning. Anyway I've replied to you :)

**ap1** · 17-06-2014, 10:59

Hi Angela,

I think we may have discovered how your Uncle was wounded. Its a day before..on the 6th, on the day of the landings. However in the fog of war, dates slipping in documentation is a regular occurrence. Especially when the command element is the group that is suffering from enemy action. Read the last paragraph:

Capt Schooley Death.jpg

Angela G · 20-06-2014, 13:02

Yes, it could be him although his service record states that he was wounded in action on 7th June and died of wounds at 0400hrs on the 8th.
According to my late aunt, he came ashore at 1300hrs on 6th June. I do know that whichever first aid post/dressing station he was taken to (after he was first wounded) came under enemy fire and he was blown to pieces.