WW 2

World War II was the biggest and deadliest war in history, involving more than 30 countries. Sparked by the 1939 Nazi invasion of Poland, the war dragged on for six bloody years until the Allies defeated Nazi Germany and Japan in 1945.

The war began when  Germany On September 1, 1939, invaded Poland from the west; two days later, France and Britain declared war on Germany, beginning World War II. On September 17, Soviet troops invaded Poland from the east.

The conflict would take more lives and destroy more land and property around the globe than any previous war. Among the estimated 60-80 million people killed were 6 million Jews murdered in Nazi concentration camps as part of Hitler’s diabolical “Final Solution,” now known as the Holocaust. Civilians made up an estimated 50-55 million deaths from the war. Military comprised 21-25 million lives lost.

Once again the government started recruitment and conscription across the country and Stonehouse once again responded with many of its young men enlisting or being conscripted.

Research by the group is on-going to build a biography of all these young men from those who did not return to those who did.

Our members area will provide a a full list of enlistees (currently sitting around 35 who were either born, lived in or married in Stonehouse and this list showed 26 personnel who lost their lives . The group has creted an individual file on each man which in some cases has a photograph, details of their service record, will or information gained from family members in others we have no information at all.

If you find have found your way to our site and have any details no matter how small, photographs or any other information of those who are on our Roll of Honour or list of enlistees we would like to hear from you. contact us either at info@stonehouseheritage.co.uk or stonehouseheritagegroup@gmail.com

Thanks go to the late Mr Jim Davidson, William Mackie and John Rogers. Jim commenced this research and was followed up by William Mackie who checked it and organised the re-dedication ceremony adding names to the war memorial and many individual service records were compiled by John roger. As research continues we know that more will be added.

Please Contact the group by email at info@stonehouseheritage.co.uk If you come across any errors or have additional information. It is imperative that we try and keep the information as up to date as possible and that you recognise that all information has been researched by local volunteers.

The following table provides name , rank residence and regiment where known for these men.  this table will periodically be updated as we add to it.  The same table  but with additional information is on our members page and an individual page will also be displayed to allow access to any records we hold.

Red Text: Requires Confirmation

WWII Index of All Enlistees