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The Weekend Trippers - A Review
I have read this book over the Bank Holiday weekend. I thoroughly recommend it. It is based upon the diaries of Ted, who served with the Rifle Brigade at Calais where he was captured when the garrison surrendered. Then the book details his life as a Prisoner of War in... read more
May 28, 2013
Battle of the Atlantic
Today, the City of Liverpool is celebrating the seventieth anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic. There is a service of remembrance and other ceremonies to remember the war at sea. To learn more about the Battle of the Atlantic, see: http://bbc.in/157dvz6
If you are interested, one of the best books... read more
May 26, 2013
Video Rededication of War Memorial
The ceremony on Saturday 13 April 2013 to rededicate the war memorial at Torrington following the addition of the M.C. awarded to Major David WALKER. His surviving brother, Ken, attended with his family and it was a privilege to see them all. For more information and a biography of the... read more
April 17, 2013
Photographs of Rededication Ceremony
Just posted some photographs of the ceremony held at Great Torrington, Devon on 13 April 2013 to rededicate the War Memorial with the addition of the Military Cross awarded the Major David WALKER. See: http://on.fb.me/13jkc0c... read more
April 17, 2013
Rasmussen Medal - Can You Help?
I have been contacted by Shona from Macduff in Scotland. She works in a charity shop and this medal came in as a donation. The inscription on the medal reads:
AWJFA Rasmussen Cup Winners. 1934-35 Pte Chalmers.
I have checked my sources and can find no reference to what this... read more
April 8, 2013
Stan HOLLIS, V.C.
It is pleasing to see that this soldier is being remembered in his home town at last. See: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tees-21589231
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March 15, 2013
