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HEARS HOLYMML BROADCAST!

... was one of the first men in Holywell to Join up, and went abroad with the British Expeditionary Force, being evacuated from Dunkirk. In civil life he was employed by Mr. Bibby Denny, former Town Clerk of Flint. ...

Published: Friday 28 July 1944
Newspaper: Flintshire County Herald
County: Flintshire, Wales
Type: Article | Words: 291 | Page: 4 | Tags: none

BARRATT – ELLIS

... Forces for twelve months. He served overseas in the early part the war and was amlng the troops were safely evacuated via Dunkirk. sincerely trust that this year bring us victory, The opportunity to begin the great work of reconstruction, and the building ...

Published: Friday 24 January 1941
Newspaper: Flintshire County Herald
County: Flintshire, Wales
Type: Article | Words: 249 | Page: 5 | Tags: none

GOT DRUNK AT PARTY

... in Flint and got drtu*. He also said that he himself was demobbed 4 menthe ago after 41 years service overseas. He was at Dunkirk and had served with the Sth Auterne Division on many fronts. Announcinv that the case would be disrubsed. the chairman (Aid ...

Published: Friday 22 November 1946
Newspaper: Flintshire County Herald
County: Flintshire, Wales
Type: Article | Words: 273 | Page: 4 | Tags: none

FLINT

... who Is home on leave after nearly three years in the Middle East. 'took part in the Battle of France and was evacuated from Dunkirk. In the Great War—he is now 46 he served for two years in France, and after the Armistice went to Germany with the Army of ...

Published: Friday 07 July 1944
Newspaper: Flintshire County Herald
County: Flintshire, Wales
Type: Illustrated | Words: 280 | Page: 6 | Tags: none

Goods Bought, Sold and Exchanged for Cash Only

... from him written and posted before the ship was sunk His brother, Lce.-Sergt. Edward Bibby, took part in the evacuation from Dunkirk. SURVIVORS OF REPITSE. Three families in Flint who had menfolk serving on H.M.S. Repulse have this week received glad tidings ...

Published: Friday 19 December 1941
Newspaper: Flintshire County Herald
County: Flintshire, Wales
Type: Article | Words: 681 | Page: 5 | Tags: none

BAGILLT

... while in hospital following wounds he received while serving with the British Forces in France, having been evacuated via Dunkirk. lie has now been discharged and is working at a steelworks in Lancashire. The Rev. W. V. Lort .( Vicar) assisted by the Rev ...

Published: Friday 04 July 1941
Newspaper: Flintshire County Herald
County: Flintshire, Wales
Type: Article | Words: 294 | Page: 6 | Tags: none

a GREENFIELD...I'II.' BROTHERS SHARE £30,000 FOOTBALL POOL SUCCESS

... he worked at Holywell Textile Mills until he joined the Army in September. 1909. He served in France, was evacuated from Dunkirk. and afterwari.. took part in the invasion of North Africa. Later he served in Italy and was demobilised lasi November. He ...

Published: Friday 08 November 1946
Newspaper: Flintshire County Herald
County: Flintshire, Wales
Type: Article | Words: 288 | Page: 2 | Tags: none

FLINT SERGEANT WINS MILITARY MEDAL

... daughter. He is the son of Mr and Mrs W. Poynter. of Riverside Cottage lialkyn Road. Flint. He has been in the for five and at Dunkirk In 1640. Before Joining up he employed at the North Wales Paper Mill, Oakenholt. ...

Published: Friday 15 June 1945
Newspaper: Flintshire County Herald
County: Flintshire, Wales
Type: Article | Words: 308 | Page: 6 | Tags: none

BAGILLT THEFT CHARGE FAILS YOUNG EX-SCLDIER ACQUITTED

... Supt. Humphreys said Frodsham had been discharged from the Army. He took part in the fighting in France and was evacuated at Dunkirk. • After questioning Mrs. Jones. the Bench retired, but after a few minutes they retunied and said there was lot sufficient ...

Published: Friday 22 August 1941
Newspaper: Flintshire County Herald
County: Flintshire, Wales
Type: Article | Words: 329 | Page: 2 | Tags: none

PRISONER IN GERMANY HOLYWELL SOLDIER WRITES HONE

... oberts, of the King's Own Lancashire has served for fourteen years in the Part of the time io Egypt, and was evacuated at Dunkirk. Another son is Elias Roberts, of the lith Royal Welch Fusiliers, and the third is Elwyn Rciberts. who is attached to the ...

Published: Friday 10 July 1942
Newspaper: Flintshire County Herald
County: Flintshire, Wales
Type: Illustrated | Words: 328 | Page: 3 | Tags: none