| Surname: | Ongley |
| Initials: | F R |
| Rank: | Corporal |
| Army Number: | 7687868 |
| Notes: | CMP. Enlisted in to CMP. 59 Div Pro Coy. Info from Army Record:- (record has photo) Born 11/11/11 at Tonbridge, Kent, enlisted 20/5/40, discharged 10/2/54, married Vera Marguerite Rocca, 26/12/37, at Leek, Staffs, occupation commercial traveller, address 8 Oatfield Road, Orpington, Kent. Discharge Certificate. trade on enlistment Commercial Traveller, trade test passed driver mechanical course, conduct exemplary. Testimonial. I have known this MNCO for over 18 months and I have always found him sober, honest and trustworthy. He has taken a keen and intelligent interest in his work throughout and I recommend him as being an excellent type of man in every respect. Signed Capt, OC 59 Div Pro Coy, Holland, 25/11/45, address:- Lynden House, Orchard Way, Reigate, Surrey. Served Home 20/5/40 to 18/6/44, North West Europe 19/6/44 to 29/11/45, Home 30/11/45 to 12/2/46, Z (T) Res. 13/2/46 to 9/2/54, A G Res. 10/2/54 to 11/11/56. Courses 11/1/43 to 30/1/43 BTNI vehicle maintenance school, 6/2/43 Driver Mech Course, 31/9/43 to 21/9/43 PT course, Shorncliffe, 1-13/11/43 AEC Canterbury for German language course. 11/2/44 daughter Margaret Patricia born at 8 Oatfield Road, Orpington, Kent. 24/2/83 he was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence & War Medals. Address:- Linden House, Orchard Way, Reigate, Surrey. Frank Rowland Ongley. Extract from the Tunbridge Wells Courier, 7/1/38. Marriage of Miss V M Rocca, to Mr Frank R Ongley. The wedding took place at Leek, Staffordshire, recently of Miss Vera marguerite Rocca, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Rocca, formerly of High Street, Tonbridge and Mr Frank Rowland Ongley, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Frank L Ongley, of Fosse Road, Tonbridge. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a white gown and was attended by the Misses Ena Rocca, Margy Ongley and Margaret Marchesi. The service was conducted by the Rev. Father Carter, and Mr Chell presided at the organ. A reception followed at Robinson's Cafe, Leek, after which Mr and Mrs Ongley left for their honeymoon abroad. (article goes on to give a long list of gifts given to the Bride & Groom). |