hi,

iv'e been researching memebers of my family that died in ww1 and was overwhelmed by the information i found. however when i try to find info about my great grandfather who died in ww2, i am finding it much more dificult.

my great grandfather interests me because he has a war grave located in bilston (west midlands) and died at the age of 42.
(rumour of pneumonia in family)

iv'e tried searchin his regiment but there is a real lack of information.

his details gained from roll of honour and cwgc:

Name: PROBERT, JAMES
> Initials: J
> Nationality: United Kingdom
> Rank: Gunner
> Regiment/Service: Royal Artillery
> Unit Text: 495 Bty., 135 H.A.A. Regt.
> Age: 40
> Date of Death: 08/03/1942
> Service No: 11253903
> Additional information: Husband of Blanche Probert, of Bilston.
> Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
> Grave/Memorial Reference: Sec. G.B. New Part. Grave 4897. 11.
> Cemetery: BILSTON CEMETERY

Branch at death: Royal Artillery
Regiment, Corps etc.: Royal Artillery
Branch at 01/09/39:
Regiment, Corps etc.:
Last name: Probert
First name(s): James
Initials: J
Birthplace: Staffordshire
Residence: Staffordshire
Rank: Gunner
Number: 11253903
Date died: 08 March 1942
Theatre of war: United Kingdom


another query is that his regiment was only formed in 40/41, but he joined in 1939 so was it named another regiment??

iv'e got the death registry and it says the death was registered in durham east. i contacted them in the hope of gaining the death certificate but they do that have it and suggested wolvohampton registrty?? i'm soon to try that.

i contacted the royal artillery museum and the only details they could provide was that the regiment was stationed at "tyne" at the month and a couple previous of his death. there was no mention of accidents or deaths during this time. i plan to go there and search there records when i can.(same with sending off for personal records)

anybody have any information or suggestions to look further??

many thanks
lee