... was not the only strange experience that befel the sergeant during his service Flanders. was one those who out from the beach to taken aboard rescue ship during the evacuation from Dunkirk A rope was thrown to over the ship's side, but somehow became coiled ...

... meeting Alfreton Urban Council last night that the members would be glad hear that his junior assistant had been safely evacuated from Flanders. He was referring to Signaller Frederick Hanbury, of School-street, Swanwick, who was a member of the B.E.F. ...

... Matlock Road, who has been out with the B.E.F. in Flanders, has been home on leave. Joining up as a Territorial with the 2ndiSth Sherwood Foresters, Pte. Lee endured all the hardships when being evacuated from Dunkirk. lie said they had a marvellous reception ...

... In his letter. * Bombardier Watts states that his wa. one behind fight rear guard action Bdr. R. V. Watts ing the evacuation from Flanders. Bombardier Watts joined the Army ii. July last with the first Militiamen AND sent overseas in Januat\. i> an insurance ...

... British Legion. wheee home address is at Pease Hill. is home on short leave after his trying experiences in the retreat and evacuation. Commenting to oar representative .iergt. Smith said that had it not been for the capitulation of the Belgian army. a different ...

... complete solidarity the stubborn German drive and assure the evacuation. TROOPS BOMBED aim by the R.A.F. are given in an Air : UnCei^lent to da y- This states: Royal Air tinue to screen the evacuation of Allied th e or th East Coast of France. Further re-0r ...

... RESCUES CONTINUE SHIPLOADS FROM FLANDERS MORE OF PRIOUX ARMY HERE •rriHOUSANDS British and French soldiers continued to pour into England to-day, safe home from Flanders. All night long the Navy had carried on its brilliant work of rescue, and today the ...

... Belgians the military situation of the Allies in Flanders and Artois was desperate enough. Mr. Churchill has prepared us for hard and heavy tidings. At best we must look for a successful evacuation and at worst for detailed destruction of a glorious ...

... kirk to German p ftir f / German losses far as they firmed amounte ...

... Committee had to decide whether to sit tight or make provision for evacuating the children. After consultations with Derby Corporation officials, the Committee decided to evacuate the children, and at that time there Avas possibility of them being moved ...

... APPEAL FOR COST OF AMBULANCE Sit —Owing the evacuation the BK.F. from Norway and Flanders the losses in Red equipment of all sorts has been enormous. The need lor immediate help with replacements was so urgent that at this office felt that we were justified ...

... THE FUNERAL Gunner Holmes was buried with full military at Held Wednesday, wnen soldiers the B.E.b. recently evacuated ftoni Flanders acted escort and tiling party. The coffin was covered with I Jack and tile top were laid his hat and equipment. A service ...