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They were operating the Swordfish,Wairus, and Seafox ,seaplanes and the American Vought Kingfisher at that time.
It was whist serving at RNAS Sandbanks that Henry caught Pneumonia and died in Haslar Naval Hospital, Gosport on the 8th of September 1944.
The funeral took place at St Margaret,s Parish Churchyard on the 12 th September 1944.
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Very last part coming today.I hope you have like this true story that has be told ,but if it not been for the work done by Mr Poole it would have never been printed .And I and my family thank him for doing it.
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As reported in the Dover Express on the 15th of September 1944.
The funeral took place at St Margaret.s Parish Churchyard on the 12th of September 1944. As a local man ,he is remembered with honour on our war memorial in the church.
Henry Richard Matcham of 4 Wellesley Terrace at his Funeral were Mrs C Matcham(Widow),Richard and Ronald Matcham(sons)Mrs V Luker (Daughter,)Mr W Matcham,Mrs G Matcham,and Mrs Goodburn(Sister ,s in law) MRS Smith,(Sister) Mr W
Matcham,Mr G Matcham, and Mr A Matcham. (Brothers) Mrs Carey,Mrs Mould, Mrs Cox, CPO Blackmore ,and leading Seaman Higgs representing ship,s company of H.M.S,--------(Ships name withheld due to wartime reporting restrictions.) My self and my Brother was not there the family said we was to young.
There are still parts of his wartime years missing .
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#24
Interesting story Vic thanks for sharing, do you have details of the publication that Mr Poole is producing?
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It is the church publication and maybe one of the local papers of Dover I am glad you found it Interesting .