Thursday, 21 May 2009

Wednesday 20th June 09


I went to Calais for the day with Dad. Every year his Regimental Association (King's R oyal Rifle Corps) hold a Service of Remembrance at the Green Jackets Calais War memorial to remember the Defence of Calais in May 1940, when his regiment were ordered to remain in Calais and hold it whilst the main body of the B.E.F. retreated to Dunkirque. By their refusal to surrender, they contained a large number of the enemy and enabled the Dunkirque perimeter to be established.
The bulk of the regiment were eventually captured and spent the rest of the war as POWs in Poland working down the coal mines.

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  1. Karen22 May 2009 at 08:29

    Must be a touching occasion for your Dad Joan and you have some lovely photos to remember the event.

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  2. Deb22 May 2009 at 17:40

    What a special occasion - I am glad your father was well enough to attend. I really like your collage.

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