> Hi, I am a member of East Wittering Local History Group and the old church referred to is The Assumption Of St. Mary The Virgin at East Wittering, West Sussex, this is now deconsecrated and only still open for burials. I received this e-mail from one of our group and as I know the mailing list well I thought some of you might be able to help, these are East Wittering men. Regards Heather > In the last 24 hours I have been asked questions regarding the War Memorial that was installed in the old church sometime after the War, apparently Meridian have been on to the church asking for details of those listed from World War II. I 'm just wondering if Keith/ Janet that you at any time did any research in this direction or has the EWLHG got this info to hand? > My research has thrown up little, the four names are > (A) ARNOLD BARON who I learnt was killed somewhere either in India or Burma whilst serving in the RAF, dates etc unknown. Mother ran the sweet shop during the war years. > (B) FREDERICK GEORGE HAINES killed while serving in the Royal Navy sibling brothers Bill and Arthur who at that time lived in Admiralty Row. Date and service detail unknown. (I guess really he should not been included in the EW memorial for technically he lived at that time in Admiralty Row which was West Wittering) > (C) WILIAM TURNBULL No details. > and a later addition: > (D) EDWARD ALFRED COOPER. Killed in air crash in Far East while serving in the RAF, possibly as a National service man (re Ian Coombes) in (circa) 1946 or 1950 > > It would seem that Meridian are asking the local vicar, and its here that somebody will be possibly, in ignorance, start telling facts that well may not be correct, because they were not in this village during the war years - the very reason that I believe that the History Group came into being was to make sure that village history is correctly recorded. I have suggested that they get in touch with David Thomson or Fred Simms who are among the longest serving members of the British Legion who were responsible for the installation of the memorial. Would appreciate any comments, details, or corrections. Luv to all LAURIE.