WW2 British deathcard

[John Germ]

Hi,

I have been collecting German deathcards recently, but didn't know that they were produced in Britain too. Bought the attached card at a market on Sunday, and was very surprised at how similar it is to the German deathcard, the format is strikingly similar.

Thought you may like to see it.

John Germ

[Tony]

I reckon that's brilliant, what you need now is a return trip to Holland to take a pic of his grave. Saw a British Great War death card a while ago but was too tight to dip my hand into my pocket.

Tony

[John Germ]

I reckon that's brilliant, what you need now is a return trip to Holland to take a pic of his grave. Saw a British Great War death card a while ago but was too tight to dip my hand into my pocket.

Tony

How much was the WW1 deathcard you saw then Tony? Not that I've got any, unfortunately!

John Germ

[Tony]

9 quid.

[tynesideirish]

What a great find. Have you seen the book?: the Torn Horizon. The Airborne chaplains at Arnhem by Chris van Roekel.

[fougasse1940]

I reckon that's brilliant, what you need now is a return trip to Holland to take a pic of his grave. Saw a British Great War death card a while ago but was too tight to dip my hand into my pocket.

Tony

BENSON Bernard Joseph, The Reverend, 205968, age 30

Chaplain to the Forces 4th Class, RAChDm attached to HQ 1st Airlanding Brigade

He was initially buried by Reverend Daniel McGowan in the garden of St. Elisabeth hospital, Arnhem.

Later reburied at the Airborne cemetery, Oosterbeek. Grave #4.B.10.

Need a photo?

Fougasse1940

[fougasse1940]

Here it is.

Fougasse1940

[joe campbell]

john and fougasse-

sombre and touching series of posts...

a bit sad that the card has lost its' place

as a memory from some family, but after

60+ years, understandable.

i'll have a thought for Reverend Benson today.

thanks,

joe