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Dunkirk Hero

... Dunkirk Hero Admiral Abrial is 68. After directing the embarkation of the troops from Dunkirk he came to London where he was received in private audience by the King and met the First Sea Lord (Admiral of the Fleet Sir Dudley Pound) and other officers ...

Published: Monday 17 June 1940
Newspaper: Western Mail
County: Glamorgan, Wales
Type: | Words: 48 | Page: 1 | Tags: none

LEAVE FOR DUNKIRK MEN

... LEAVE FOR DUNKIRK MEN In the House of Commons on Tuesday Mr. KI»KX (War Secre- tary), answering a number questions relating leave for the men from Dunkirk, said that the normal rule was allow two free travelling warrants year. In view of the exceptional ...

Published: Wednesday 19 June 1940
Newspaper: Western Mail
County: Glamorgan, Wales
Type: | Words: 1216 | Page: 4 | Tags: none

ABERDIILAIS MIEN HOME FROM DUNKIRK

... ABERDIILAIS MIEN HOME FROM DUNKIRK Home on leave after their evacuation from Dunkirk, two members of the 8.E.F., Ptes. Dennis Bparkes and Leslie Rees, both of Cefnyrallt, Aberdulais, were recipients of presentations from their neighbours. The presentations ...

Published: Friday 21 June 1940
Newspaper: Neath Guardian
County: Glamorgan, Wales
Type: | Words: 129 | Page: 1 | Tags: none

ON DUNKIRK BEACH.—Last day* of Om flag* af Dunkirk aro illuitratcd in thoM amazing photographs showing how tho ..

... ON DUNKIRK BEACH.—Last day* of Om flag* af Dunkirk aro illuitratcd in thoM amazing photographs showing how British Army strsmiously fought a rearguard action In evacuation. Tommies are shown lying on Ihoir backs to tako shots at onomy aircraft with their ...

Published: Friday 21 June 1940
Newspaper: Western Mail
County: Glamorgan, Wales
Type: | Words: 888 | Page: 5 | Tags: none

AT MERTHYR

... Harrison was a member of the B.E.F evacuated froth Dunkirk. and he had served with First Battalion of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers in France since last September When the order as aiven to retreat towards Dunkirk. Pte. Harrison was on the Balaton frontier. He ...

Published: Saturday 15 June 1940
Newspaper: Merthyr Express
County: Glamorgan, Wales
Type: | Words: 408 | Page: 1 | Tags: none

“Matter of I rgenry”

... Vessels at Dunkirk Sir ARTHt’R SALTER (Parliamentary Secretary. Ministry of Shipping) steted in the House of Commons Wednesday that it would be impracticable for the Ministry of Shipping to replace small vessels lost during the evacuation from Dunkirk bat owners ...

Published: Thursday 20 June 1940
Newspaper: Western Mail
County: Glamorgan, Wales
Type: | Words: 202 | Page: 1 | Tags: none

Local Volunteer Defence Force

... services. lie was on boanl of one ef the naval vessels which made a dash to Dunkirk to evacuate the British troops, and made the crossing several times bringing troops from Dunkirk to this country. APPOINTMENT.—Mr Entlyn Boweti M.A., Ponciau, and teacher ...

Published: Saturday 15 June 1940
Newspaper: Rhos Herald
County: Denbighshire, Wales
Type: Article | Words: 433 | Page: 4 | Tags: none

NEWPORT'S TRADE

... letter he has sent to the masters of 91 ships of the merehant navy which took part in the evacuation of Allied troops from Dunkirk. write on behalf of the Government. Mr. Cross says. convey to you and to the members of your ships company the gratitude ...

Published: Friday 21 June 1940
Newspaper: Western Mail
County: Glamorgan, Wales
Type: | Words: 341 | Page: 3 | Tags: none

ON ACTIVE SERVICE

... and nephew ot the late Wm. Evans, J.P., and Mrs. Evans. Rronwydd, Forth. GRIFFITHS.—On Naval active killed in action at Dunkirk. June Ist. Kdward, only of the late M !> ami Mrs. Griffiths, 12. Shelone-terrare, Briton Ferry. ...

Published: Tuesday 18 June 1940
Newspaper: Western Mail
County: Glamorgan, Wales
Type: | Words: 73 | Page: 6 | Tags: none