Name Directory
Those That Served
There are currently 78 names in this directory beginning with the letter L.
Lackin, D (RAMC)
7366144 Pte D Lackin RAMC one of the men which liberated the camp
Submitted by: Belsen ArchiveLaidler, Robert (113 LAA)
55 Searchlight Regt RA: 113th LAA (TA) Enlistment Date: 09/05/1939
Submitted by: 113th DLI Archive/Belsen ArchiveLang, William (113 LAA)
55 Searchlight Regt RA: 113th LAA Enlistment Date: 12/11/1936
Submitted by: 113th DLI Archive/Belsen ArchiveLangan, Jacob (113 LAA)
55 Searchlight Regt RA: 113th LAA (TA) Enlistment Date: 25/05/1939
Submitted by: 113th DLI Archive/Belsen ArchiveLangton, John James (113 LAA)
55 Searchlight Regt RA: 113th LAA Enlistment Date: 10/02/1938
Submitted by: 113th DLI Archive/Belsen ArchiveLatry, Roger
Interrogation team.
Ref 24th April.
Ref as former inmate prior to being with french resistance.
Submitted by: Belsen ArchiveLatus, Harry
RAMC att. 8th Army. Medical Corps.
My Dad (Henry) Harry Latus was amongst the first medics to enter Belsen. He rarely spoke about it but you could always tell he was hiding something in his heart and memores. In his eighties he wanted to return , to lay the ghosts I think , but he was very poorly by then so we took him to see the Holocaust exhibition at the Imperial War Museum London. All the horrors were documented there. The first and only time I ever saw Dad cry was when he remembered a small girl coming to him for help. She had typhus tumours and he couldn’t do anything for her. She died that night.
Submitted by: Christine Latus Laverick, Gordan Leslie (113 LAA)
245/55 Searchlight Regt RA: 113th LAA (TA) Enlistment Date: 20/02/1939
Submitted by: 113th DLI Archive/Belsen ArchiveLawrence, Sidney
Sidney Lawrence was my great uncle, he passed away in 1995.
He was part of the Essex Regiment and roughly nineteen years old, he was forever changed the things he had seen really scarred him and he lost his hair and body hair which never grew back, he couldn’t sleep and found solace in books!
He was a truly great man he influenced me to enjoy history at school, he talked about what he saw in Belsen which he only did due to a history assignment, the sounds, the people that survived and the bones with a small amount of skin stretched over them, he was definitely traumatised!
Submitted by: Hayley TurnerLayton, T.V. Dr Senior Medical Officer
Arrived with Muriel Doherty (Matron) on 11th July 1945
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Submitted by: Belsen ArchiveLe Messurier, Colin
I would like to have information on my late father, Colin F Le Messurier, of the Army who was involved in liberating Belsen.
Submitted by: Mary BarrLe Strange, George Wyndham (Major)
63rd anti-tank regiment that liberated Belsen.
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Submitted by: Belsen ArchiveLeach, C N Dr
Rockerfeller Foundation
Visited the camp shortly after liberation with Col. V.P. Sydenstricker, Head of the Nutrition Section, Health Division, UNRRA
Submitted by: Belsen ArchiveLeary, George (113 LAA)
55 Searchlight Regt RA: 113th LAA (TA) Enlistment Date: 16/09/1940
Submitted by: 113th DLI Archive/Belsen ArchiveLeatherbarrow, Richard Sgt. (AFPU)
AFPU film cameraman and photographer.
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Submitted by: Belsen ArchiveLeonard, George (63rd ATR)
Lance Bombardier
63rd Anti Tank Regiment (QOOH) Queens Own Oxfordshire Yeomanry
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Leslie Revill, Charles Leslie (113 LAA)
55 Searchlight Regt RA: 113th LAA (TA) Enlistment Date: 16/09/1940
Submitted by: 113th DLI Archive/Belsen ArchiveLever, Albert Kitchener (113 LAA)
55 Searchlight Regt RA: 113th LAA Enlistment Date: 16/09/1940
Submitted by: 113th DLI Archive/Belsen ArchiveLeverson/Levy Jane Elinor
First Jewish Relief worker and a member of the Quaker Team
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Submitted by: Belsen ArchiveLevine, Bernard (113 LAA)
55 Searchlight Regt RA: 113th LAA Enlistment Date: 30/09/1940
Submitted by: 113th DLI Archive/Belsen ArchiveLevitt, Stanley (Battery Sergeant Major)
113th Durham LA
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Submitted by: 113th Durham Light Infantry RALewis, Dennis
1st Battalion, The Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry
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Submitted by: Belsen ArchiveLewis, Joseph Tegart. Lt Col.
RAMC
Medical Hospital
“We the unit to which I was attached arrived at Belsen, premilimary clearing of the camp had already been done. This was soon completed and we were present at the official burning down of the camp.”
Submitted by: Belsen ArchiveLewis, Mike Sgt (AFPU)
Mike Lewis, a Jewish soldier in the British Army, filmed the bulldozers, driven by British soldiers, as they shoved the emaciated bodies towards the mass graves. This documentary film is still shown today at the Memorial Site. In the film, Mike Lewis said that he took a turn driving the bulldozer himself, while another soldier held the camera.
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Submitted by: Belsen ArchiveLewis, Richard A.
Native of Columbus, born April 10, 1925, to Joseph and Ruth Berliner Levison. After graduating Columbus East High School, Richard joined the U.S. Army serving in both World War II and the Korean Conflict. He earned Silver and Bronze Stars, two Purple Hearts, and was commissioned as an officer in the field, ultimately earning the rank of Lt. Colonel. He was among the forces that liberated Bergen-Belsen.
Richard founded Richard Lewis Travel with branches in Columbus, Dayton, Cincinnati, Louisville, Houston, San Francisco, and London, England. He was known as "Mr. Travel" throughout the travel industry.
Submitted by: Belsen ArchiveLiddell, William (113 LAA)
55 Searchlight Regt RA: 113th LAA (Durham LI) Enlistment Date: 25/04/1939
Submitted by: 113th DLI Archive/Belsen ArchiveLiddiard, George Bernard (110 HAA)
My dad was a British soldier at Belsen but after the war he wouldn’t speak about it (I was born on April 17th 1945).
My dad was Gunner 1575864 George Bernard Liddiard of 110 HAA regiment and he went to Belgium in the autumn of 1944.
However, as there were no enemy aircraft to shoot at in the Spring they joined the infantry and were ‘mopping up’ so not sure if they stumbled across Belsen or were ordered in?
His release book says that he was transferred to RASC/Pool with EFI.
Submitted by: Nick LiddiardLiddle, Samuel (113 LAA)
55 Searchlight Regt RA: 113th LAA (TA) Enlistment Date: 09/05/1939
Submitted by: 113th DLI Archive/Belsen ArchiveLightfoot, J K (Sgt)
I believe that my late father, Sgt J K Lightfoot late of the 141 Royal Armoured Corps (The Buffs) Churchill Crocodiles.
Throughout his life, he spoke very little of his war, only during his final day's did he share his terrible memories
Submitted by: Classical BrandsLilley, George (113 LAA)
55 Searchlight Regt RA: 113th LAA)(TA) Enlistment Date: 03/05/1939
Submitted by: 113th DLI Archive/Belsen ArchiveLindores, Ethel Fleming (113th RA)
Driver for Padre, John Ross
Hopefully more details to follow...
Submitted by: Chris PayneLindsay, William Henry (113 LAA)
55 Searchlight Regt RA: 113th LAA (Durham LI) Enlistment Date: 18/05/1939
Submitted by: 113th DLI Archive/Belsen ArchiveLines, Eric (Sargeant) (113 LAA)
113th DLI
SERJEANT
4690934
Awarded MILITARY MEDAL
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Submitted by: Belsen ArchiveLing, Arthur Patrick (poss 113th)
Gunner.
(Asked if related to 113th LAA Lance Serjeant Ernest Ling)
Submitted by: Patricia WainwrightLING, ERNEST (KIA)
Name: LING, ERNEST
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Lance Serjeant
Regiment/Service: Royal Artillery
Unit Text: 368 Bty., 113 (2/5th Bn. The Durham Light Infantry) Lt. A.A. Regt.
Age: 25
Date of Death: 22/07/1944
Service No: 2061888
Additional information: Son of Henry Joseph and Rose Ling; husband of Florence May Ling, of Forest Hill, London.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: I. E. 12.
Cemetery: BAYEUX WAR CEMETERY
Submitted by: 113th DLI ArchiveLinley, Ellis (113 LAA)
55 Searchlight Regt RA: 113th LAA (TA) Enlistment Date: 29/07/1940
Submitted by: 113th DLI Archive/Belsen ArchiveLinton, John Brydson (113 LAA)
55 Searchlight Regt RA: 113th LAA Enlistment Date: 16/09/1940
Submitted by: 113th DLI Archive/Belsen ArchiveLipscombe, F. M. (Lieutenant-Colonel)
Frederick Martin. Medical Advisor.
RAMC
Submitted by: Belsen ArchiveLIPSCOMBE, SIDNEY WILLIAM (KIA)
Rank: Warrant Officer Class II (B.S.M.)
Regiment/Service: Royal Artillery
Unit Text: 113 (2/5th Bn. The Durham Light Inf.) Lt. A.A. Regt.
Age: 31
Date of Death: 28/11/1944
Service No: 1694013
Additional information: Son of Joseph Edward and Maud Lipscombe; husband of Muriel Mary Lipscombe, of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Grave/Memorial Reference: IV. A. 9.
Cemetery: VENRAY WAR CEMETERY
Submitted by: 113th DLI ArchiveLivingston, William Francis (Royal Armoured Corps)
William Francis Livingston joined the 7th Armoured Division North Africa on 29th June 1939 at the age of 16 as part of Royal Armoured Corps. It as only discovered he was under-age to join after completion of basic training and on the sea journey to relieve Torbruk as 1st Armoured Division to North Africa - at this point it was too late to do anything about it.
On the 15th September 1943, the Regiment landed at Salerno in Italy, but after the Volturno crossing, it returned to England with the rest of 7th Armoured to prepare for North West Europe. Located at Thetford Forest, Norfolk to prepare and waterproof equipment and vehicles for further battles in Normany and into Europe.
Now part of the British 21st Army Group (under General Montgomery), British Second Army. The Fifth landed in Normandy on the 7th June 1944 and, after heavy fighting in the “Bocage” the Fifth took part in the Great Advance through France and Belgium. By December 1944 the Fifth was in Germany, crossing the Rhine in March and reaching Hamburg by May. His unit was amongst the first to enter and witness the horrors of Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, see: http://www.scrapbookpages.com/BergenBelsen/Introduction.html
After the German surrender, 21st Army Group was converted into the headquarters for the British zone of occupation in Germany. It was renamed the British Army of the Rhine (BAOR) on 25 August 1945 and eventually formed the nucleus of the British forces stationed in Germany throughout the Cold War. The Fifth remained in Germany for the next eight years at; Wilster, Brunsbuttel, Hamm and Hohne. The Fifth was the first Armoured regiment to be issued with Centurion Tanks. He left the army in November 1949, one day before his 27th birthday.
Primarily a driver of lorries, armoured vehicles and tanks, losing his two front teeth as he crashed into a tree taking a corner, as a dispatch rider, on a motorbike. During his time in Germany he was a corporal and PT Instructor, becoming extremely fit and running many long distance races. He was amongst a handful of athletes who ran sub 4 minute miles in the early 50's. However, Roger Bannister was the first to be officially recorded. Discharged on 28 Oct 1949 with an Exemplary Military conduct from 5th Royal Tank regiment.
Submitted by: Belsen ArchiveLlewellyn, Christopher (113 LAA)
55 Searchlight Regt RA: 113th LAA Enlistment Date: 21/04/1938
Submitted by: 113th DLI Archive/Belsen ArchiveLOADES, JOHN RICHARD (KIA)
Rank: Bombardier
Regiment/Service: Royal Artillery
Unit Text: 113 (2/5th Bn. The Durham Light Inf.) Lt. A.A. Regt.
Age: 23
Date of Death: 28/11/1944
Service No: 11254046
Additional information: Son of Christopher Richard and Esther Annie Mary Loades; husband of Gwendoline Doris Loades, of Littlehampton, Sussex.
Grave/Memorial Reference: IV. A. 8.
Cemetery: VENRAY WAR CEMETERY
Submitted by: 113th DLI ArchiveLock, Henry (113 LAA)
55 Searchlight Regt RA: 113th LAA Enlistment Date: 16/09/1940
Submitted by: 113th DLI Archive/Belsen ArchiveLockwood, Norman (113 LAA)
55 Searchlight Regt RA: 113th LAA Enlistment Date: 16/09/1940
Submitted by: 113th DLI Archive/Belsen ArchiveLogan, Alexander (113 LAA)
55 Searchlight Regt RA: 113th LAA Enlistment Date: 25/04/1939
Submitted by: 113th DLI Archive/Belsen ArchiveLong, John L (RASC)
Driver RASC
Aged 38
On duty in 10 May 1945 at Belsen. A week later he was taken ill, was flown to England, and died on June 15, from Leucemia.
(Leucemia: A different spelling of leukemia, cancer of the blood cells. The growth and development of the blood cells are abnormal.)
Submitted by: Belsen ArchiveLord, H (113 LAA)
55 Searchlight Regt RA: 113th LAA (TA) Enlistment Date: 20/06/1940
Submitted by: 113th DLI Archive/Belsen ArchiveLowe, Samuel James (113 LAA)
55 Searchlight Regt RA: 113th LAA Enlistment Date: 16/09/1940
Submitted by: 113th DLI Archive/Belsen ArchiveLuscombe, George (RASC)
Born Goveton in 1900
As a young man he served in the Royal navy for 12 years. In 1939 he joned the RASC as an Ambulance driver and took part in the relief of Belsen. Soon after he developed Tuberculosis of the lungs from which he dies in 1945. Buried at Thurlestone. Exeter
Submitted by: Belsen ArchiveLynn, Edward (113 LAA)
55 Searchlight Regt RA: 113th LAA (TA) Enlistment Date: 15/02/1940
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