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... Dunkirk 021 233 0555 By JOHN SLIM AS BRITAIN remembers the heroism of Dunkirk a Midland man has put together a remarkable collection of memories to mark the 50th anniversary. Mr Frank Shaw, Chief Officer of Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council, has compiled ...

Published: Saturday 26 May 1990
Newspaper: Sandwell Evening Mail
County: West Midlands, England
Type: | Words: 263 | Page: 39 | Tags: none

My Dunkirk

... My Dunkirk HISTORY comes alive in war veteran Wilt Saunders' book about his experiences at Dunkirk in 1940. The ex•soldler's book, Dunkirk DI. ary a Very Young Soldier, was launched at Birmingham Library. It is based on his daily battlefield Journal and ...

Published: Thursday 18 January 1990
Newspaper: Sandwell Evening Mail
County: West Midlands, England
Type: | Words: 103 | Page: 26 | Tags: none

Veterans recall Dunkirk

... Veterans recall Dunkirk BRITISH veterans were Joining French colleagues In Dunkirk today to commemorate the end of Alllea resistance around the port In 16441. The French were recalling the an- niversary of the day their country surrendered to the Germans ...

Published: Saturday 26 May 1990
Newspaper: Sandwell Evening Mail
County: West Midlands, England
Type: | Words: 121 | Page: 2 | Tags: none

3.35 RIM: DUNKIRK (1958)

... 3.35 RIM: DUNKIRK (1958) 5.45 RETURN OF THE SILVER STORK. Willie Rushton and the Top Gear team travel to Spain to celebrate the rare Hispano Suiza car, which ceased production more than 50 years ago and is regarded by many as more exclusive than the Rolls ...

Published: Saturday 08 December 1990
Newspaper: Staffordshire Sentinel
County: Staffordshire, England
Type: | Words: 808 | Page: 18 | Tags: none

10 The Mercury November 4 1999 Homage to Dunkirk flotilla DUNKIRK veterans and their families gathered at ..

... Homage to Dunkirk flotilla DUNKIRK veterans and their families gathered at special service at the National Memorial Arboretum near Alrewas The event was to dedicate an avenue and plinth in tribute to all those in the evacuation from Dunkirk in 1940 Present ...

Published: Thursday 04 November 1999
Newspaper: Burntwood Mercury
County: Staffordshire, England
Type: | Words: 874 | Page: 10 | Tags: none

Town says 'sorry' to Dunkirk veteran

... Town says 'sorry' to Dunkirk veteran apologised to an old soldier mugged as he made a pilgrimage to the beaches of Dunkirk. Jim Pilling, 70, and wife Florence were both hurt when two youths robbed them during celebrations marking the campaign's SOth ...

Published: Tuesday 29 May 1990
Newspaper: Staffordshire Sentinel
County: Staffordshire, England
Type: | Words: 208 | Page: 1 | Tags: none

Dunkirk leaders battle to sink Smallthorne

... Dunkirk leaders battle to sink Smallthorne SHOCK of the day came in Division Four when previously unbeaten leaders Swan Smallthome went down 2-1 to bottom club Dunkirk. They gained their rust points of the season thanks to goals from Paul Forrester and ...

Published: Saturday 24 October 1992
Newspaper: Staffordshire Sentinel
County: Staffordshire, England
Type: | Words: 379 | Page: 41 | Tags: none

10 Thq Mercury November Homage to Dunkirk flotilla DUNKIRK veterans and their families gathered at special ..

... November Homage to Dunkirk flotilla DUNKIRK veterans and their families gathered at special service at the National Memorial Arboretum near was The event was to dedicate an avenue and plinth in tribute to all those in the evacuation from Dunkirk in 1940 Present ...

Published: Thursday 04 November 1999
Newspaper: Rugeley Mercury
County: Staffordshire, England
Type: | Words: 892 | Page: 10 | Tags: none

1199 DUNKIRK PILGRIMAGE APPEAL FUND

... DUNKIRK PILGRIMAGE APPEAL FUND Ihe of the .940 Dunkirk A &ranch wish le thank arid West Mbdiende w tecr u. . o 4:: lons to the The proceed. none nand. veterans So make the Annivemery Dunkirk honour the at r fallen comrades Managers also. for permitting ...

Published: Wednesday 27 June 1990
Newspaper: Sandwell Evening Mail
County: West Midlands, England
Type: | Words: 108 | Page: 33 | Tags: none

Dunkirk veteran Micky dies, 79

... Dunkirk veteran Micky dies, 79 A war veteran who was evacuated from the beaches at Dunkirk has died at his Wednesfield home, aged 79. Walter “Micky” Dowell died after a suspected heart attack on Sums:;.. He had been chairman of the Wolverhampton branch ...

Published: Friday 28 May 1999
Newspaper: Wolverhampton Express and Star
County: Staffordshire, England
Type: Article | Words: 145 | Page: 48 | Tags: none

HERALD Golden gift a trip to the Dunkirk beaches A TRIP across the Channel to Dunkirk was the golden gift

... HERALD Golden gift a trip to the Dunkirk beaches A TRIP across the Channel to Dunkirk was the golden gift a Tamworth couple received for their 50th wedding anniversary Reg and Muriel Owen of Shannon's Mill Lichfield Road made the sentimental journey along ...

Published: Friday 08 June 1990
Newspaper: Tamworth Herald
County: Staffordshire, England
Type: | Words: 1180 | Page: 4 | Tags: none