Family History, Clayson Chart 0300 Robert Clayson and Johanna Hamilton

1901 2 Newcastle Hill, Ramsgate, Kent 1911 2 New Castle Hill 1881 5 Townly Rents, Ramsgate, Kent 1891 ?? Vincent Row, Ramsgate, Kent (I think Johanna is down as Hannah on this Census) With a John TODD and family. (cannot move census far enough to the left to read number of property) 1901 2 Newcastle Hill, Ramsgate, Kent 1911 2 New Castle Hill 1901 2 Newcastle Hill, Ramsgate, Kent 1911 2 New Castle Hill Son of Robert and Johanna Clayson; husband of Rose Ellen Clayson, of West Dumpton, Kent. Information from Forces War Records sent by John TERRY 29/10/2014 First Name: Alfred Robert Initials: A R Surname: CLAYSON DOB: Circa 1903 Age: 37 Birth County: Kent. Nationality: British Date of Death: 28/05/1940 Information: SON OF ROBERT AND JOHANNA CLAYSON; HUSBAND OF ROSE ELLEN CLAYSON, OF WEST DUMPTON, KENT. Rank: Private Service Number: 13005748 Campaign Medals: War Medal 1939-1945 As with most Armed Forces Serving Personal during the conflict of World War Two, Alfred Robert CLAYSON was entitled to the War Medal 1939-1945. This medal was awarded to all full time service personnel who had completed 28 days service between 3rd September 1939 and the 2nd September 1945. Eligible personnel who had been “Mentioned In Despatches” during the War were entitled to wear a bronze oak leaf emblem on the ribbon. Those eligible for a campaign star, yet who had their service cut short by death, wounds or capture by the enemy, still qualified for this medal. 1939-45 Star Given the information available to us it is likely that Alfred Robert CLAYSON was awarded the 1939-45 Star for operational Service in the Second World War between 3rd September 1939, and 2nd September 1945. Alfred Robert CLAYSON would have been awarded this star if their service period was terminated by their death or disability due to service. Also the award of a gallantry medal or “Mention In Despatches” also produced the award of this medal, regardless of their service duration. Fighter Aircraft Crew who took part in the Battle of Britain (10 July to 31 October 1940) were awarded the "Battle of Britain" bar to this medal. In undress uniform, a silver-gilt rosette was worn on the medal ribbon to denote the award of this clasp. Service: British Army Regiment: Pioneer Corps Pioneer Corps during World War 2 Formed: 1940 Disbanded: 1946 In September 1939, a number of infantry and cavalry reservists were formed into Works Labour Companies. These, in October 1939 became the Auxiliary Military Pioneer Corps (AMPC), and a Labour Directorate was created to control labour matters. On 22 November 1940 the name was changed from the AMPC to the Pioneer Corps. Pioneers were recruited from throughout Africa, Mauritius and India. They performed a wide variety of tasks in all theatres of war. These tasks ranging from handling all types of stores, laying prefabricated track on the beaches and stretcher-bearing. They also worked under Engineer supervision on the construction of the Mulberry Harbour and laid the Pipe Line Under the Ocean (PLUTO), constructed airfields, roads and erected bridges. Hardly known today is the fact that many thousands of Germans and Austrians joined the Pioneer Corps to assist the Allied war efforts and liberation of their home countries. These were mainly Jews and political opponents of the Nazi Regime who had fled to Britain while it was still possible, including the cinematographer Sir Ken Adam. These men - often dubbed "The King's Most Loyal Enemy Aliens" - later moved on to serve in fighting units like the Royal Fusiliers, Royal Tank Corps and even with the RAF. Serving as German nationals in the British forces was particularly dangerous, since, in case of taken captive, with a high probability they would have been executed as traitors by the Germans. Also, the number of German-born Jews joining the British forces was exceptionally high. Until the end of the war, one of seven Jewish refugees from Germany had joined the British forces. Especially their profound knowledge of the German language and customs proved to be very useful. A lot of them served in the administrative bodies of the British occupation army in Germany after the war Battalion: 76 Coy., Aux. Mil. Archive Reference: WO 304/21 Commemorated: France Place of Death: France and Belgium Campaign, 1939/40 Collections: The IWGC/CWGC Registers Collection UK, Army Roll of Honour, 1939-1945 Information for Rose Ellen OCLEE 1945 West Dumpton, Kent (Forces War Records for Medals of husband Alfred)

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