William HC Craddock 1924-44 married in the Forest 11/04/1944 (General)

by Bonny Hale, Australia, Friday, June 12, 2015, 08:21 (3446 days ago)

Hi there Forum members

This is my first post, so I hope I hope to find some long-forgotten information. Firstly, what a great resource!

I am searching for information about my husband's grandfather. William Herbert Charles Craddock was born in Hammersmith, London, but married a local Forest girl, Daphne Court in 1944, when he was 21 and she was 18, in Coleford.

He unfortunately died that same year at war, leaving Daphne pregnant with my husband's mother Joy. Joy married Michael Hale later and they raised four children in the area: Stephen (my husband), Jacqueline. Sean and Sandra (twins).

I know that William's parents were named Sydney Herbert Craddock and (First name unknown) Thomas (maiden name), from the marriage records.

Last year my husband & I travelled to Ravena, Italy, to see William's grave, but unfortunately all contact with his family was lost after his death.

I know it is unlikely that anyone from the Forest will remember these events, because I think William was not a local (Daphne was local all her life). Someone might know the Court or Hale families, however. We would appreciate it if anyone could point us in the direction of William Craddock's relatives.

Please ask if I have been unclear or left out necessary information.

Thank you, Bronwyn

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Bonny Hale