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Victor Arnett

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Paulette

Paulette Report 21 Oct 2015 22:35

Victor Arnett was the Uncle I never knew, my Father's youngest brother. He died at Monte Casino, Italy during WW2 in 1943. When I was born in December 1944 my Grandmother (his mother) asked that I be named after the girl he had been engaged to - a French girl named Paulette. I know nothing about her - is there a way after all these years her family could be traced, or what happened to her after his death? (she would not be alive now). Would be really grateful for any help or suggestions.
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KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 22 Oct 2015 00:22

Do you know which area of France Paulette came from? The only thing I can think of is sending a letter to a newspaper in the area asking if anyone remembers a girl of this name who was engaged to your uncle. If you don't know the area you could try a national newspaper but I don't think there would be as much chance of success.

Have you purchased your uncle's military record? I doubt he would have named his fiancee as his next of kin but it would be worth getting just in case.. Anything is worth a try.

Kath. x

MargaretM

MargaretM Report 22 Oct 2015 02:38

How wonderful that would be to find the family of the lady who you were named after!

Researching:
Great grandmother Dorothy Bean nee Abbott (1858-1908)

Cynthia

Cynthia Report 22 Oct 2015 13:50

Welcome to the Community boards Paulette.


(I'll let Paulette know how to find her replies) :-)

Researching:
ADVICE: Click on 'My Threads' over on the left to find your replies. Please respond to your replies by typing in the Add Reply box at the bottom of the page. Enjoy!

safc

safc Report 22 Oct 2015 13:55

ARNETT, VICTOR JOHN

Rank:
Lieutenant
Service No:
162508
Date of Death:
19/10/1943
Age:
28
Regiment/Service:
Royal Sussex Regiment

attd. 1st Bn. Green Howards (Yorkshire Regiment)
Grave Reference:
VIII. K. 21.
Cemetery:
CASSINO WAR CEMETERY
Additional Information:
Son of George John and Amy Constance Arnett, of Hove, Sussex.

Researching:
Abby says please do not send messages to safc, always reply on your thread, as Abby is just a paying member of genes reunited. helping other members. thank you.

Paulette

Paulette Report 26 Oct 2015 20:03

Thanks so much everyone for your replies and advice. I hadn't thought about purchasing my uncle's military record but that's a really good idea and one I shall follow up. I'm new to the Community Boards so hope I've done this correctly! Thanks agaIn