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MORALE IS UNBROKEN

... among British soldiers in France, has just returned to London with graphic, stories of the gruelling days of the evacuation from Flanders. He is a son of Col. Abraham Davey, who owned a cycle business in the St Thomas district, and who was the first officer ...

Published: Friday 14 June 1940
Newspaper: Western Morning News
County: Devon, England
Type: Article | Words: 635 | Page: 4 | Tags: none

Monday. EXPRESS A ECHO June 3rd, imo

... Monday. EXPRESS A ECHO June 3rd, BISHOP GIVES THANKS TO THE B.E.F. Soldiers From Flanders Attend Exeter Church Parade ATTERED by their experiences In the Flanders evacuation, but benefited by their brief rest and refreshment in the city, many members the ...

Published: Monday 03 June 1940
Newspaper: Express and Echo
County: Devon, England
Type: | Words: 1027 | Page: 3 | Tags: none

Grenadier Heroes In Flanders

... Grenadier Heroes In Flanders GREAT GALLANTRY Battling In Land Of Predecessors Amazing gallantry and fortitude of Grenadier Guardsmen in Flanders is revealed by the historian today. To the Grenadier Guards Flanders is no mere name. It was their birthplace ...

Published: Tuesday 20 August 1940
Newspaper: Western Morning News
County: Devon, England
Type: Article | Words: 777 | Page: 2 | Tags: none

DUNKIRK EVACUATION COMPLETED

... DUNKIRK EVACUATION COMPLETED PORT RENDERED USELESS Over 300,000 Men Rescued In Operation Unique In History ALLIED BOMBERS PAY BACK FOR PARIS RAID THE WAR OFFICE announced last night that the evacuation of Allied forces from Dunkirk has heen successfully ...

Published: Wednesday 05 June 1940
Newspaper: Western Morning News
County: Devon, England
Type: Article | Words: 2662 | Page: 6 | Tags: none

B.E.F. EVACUATION IS PROCEEDING

... have increased their pressure on both Hanks of our forces. Troops not immediately engaged in the fighting have been evacuated —the evacuation is still successfully proceeding —and numbers have already reached Britain. The , heroic defence of Calais by a small ...

Published: Friday 31 May 1940
Newspaper: Western Morning News
County: Devon, England
Type: Article | Words: 1828 | Page: 3 | Tags: none

Military and naval circlet in Paris

... Paris state that the evacuation was without precedent In military history, tvrn up to thrrr days ag:o, it was thought that would not be possible to evacuate more than 100,000 men. German Headquarters, in a survey of the Flanders fighting, give their losses ...

Published: Wednesday 05 June 1940
Newspaper: Express and Echo
County: Devon, England
Type: | Words: 79 | Page: 4 | Tags: none

SWIMBRIDGE

... thanksgiving prayers were offered for the successful evacuation of British troops from Flanders. The Rector (the Rev. H. J. A. Rusbridger), who officiated, made special reference to the evacuation at the services. A collection on behalf of the Red Cross ...

Published: Thursday 13 June 1940
Newspaper: North Devon Journal
County: Devon, England
Type: Article | Words: 117 | Page: 7 | Tags: none

Disaster Turned Into Triumph

... Disaster Turned Into Triumph FLANDERS EPIC The King's Message Of Admiration A moving message of admiration and sympathy for the heroes of the Flanders rearguard battle has been received from the King by Mr. Winston Churchill. Prime Minister and Minister ...

Published: Tuesday 04 June 1940
Newspaper: Western Morning News
County: Devon, England
Type: Article | Words: 182 | Page: 3 | Tags: none

WAR SERVICE FOR STARS

... FRENCH ADMIRAL Admiral Abrial. who is in command the French naval forces which have been assisting in the evacuation of the B.E.F. from Flanders, has been awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour. Wax Special. ...

Published: Friday 31 May 1940
Newspaper: Express and Echo
County: Devon, England
Type: | Words: 91 | Page: 6 | Tags: none

GO TO IT

... was Michael H. Flanders, who prepared the book and produced and presented the ' show. He showed astonishing vivacity and versatility in Not os newsreel and in a one-man pantomime as diverting mimic of familiar characters, Flanders was also the villain ...

Published: Friday 02 August 1940
Newspaper: Exeter and Plymouth Gazette
County: Devon, England
Type: Article | Words: 272 | Page: 5 | Tags: none

“GO TO IT” Boys Give Entertainment at Exeter First class talent was shown last night in an entertainment at St

... was Michael H. Flanders, who prepared the book and produced and presented the ’ show.” He showed astonishing vivacity and versatility in Not os newsreel ’’ and in a one-man pantomime as diverting mimic of familiar characters. Flanders was also the villain ...

Published: Saturday 27 July 1940
Newspaper: Express and Echo
County: Devon, England
Type: | Words: 265 | Page: 4 | Tags: none

LORD MILNE'S POST

... of the country. They played a creditable part in the recent operations in Flanders and France. They formed part of the rear-guard which defended Boulogne during the evacuation, and also took part in the defence of Dunkirk. ...

Published: Wednesday 03 July 1940
Newspaper: Western Morning News
County: Devon, England
Type: Article | Words: 128 | Page: 3 | Tags: none