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I'm trying to find my uncle Richard Kenneth Baylor who was in Aden..but with what regiment i dont know. Born in Fermoy. Co COrk, Ireland

Also my uncle Maurice Long who served in Burma and I remember him telling me about Vera Lynn coming out.

thank you
suzie

Hi ive just done some research on richard kenneth baylor and this is what i found i dont no if this is the uncle you are looking for but i hope this helps

Name: BAYLOR, RICHARD KENNETH
Initials: R K
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Sergeant (Nav. U/T)
Regiment/Service: Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Date of Death: 04/04/1945
Service No: 1036710
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Cemetery: CASTLEHYDE CHURCH OF IRELAND CHURCHYARD