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Vol VII, No 9 Summer 2011
In This Issue
Normandy – The first two days
The March to the 70th
The Captain Class Frigate Memorial
Photo: W Clodd
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Editorial
The opinions expressed in the Normandy Star are those of the authors and
do not necessarily reflect the policy and views of the Norwich & District
Branch of the Normandy Veterans Association
All copy, articles etc. for inclusion should be sent to the Editor
Editor – Paul McAllister
12 Millside, Stalham, Norwich, Norfolk, N.R12 9PA
Tel (01692) 583336
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.normandystaronline.org.uk
As you read this, the 67th anniversary of the D-Day landings and the
battle of Normandy will be upon us. It only seems a matter of weeks
since we were commemorating the 66th ! Time really does fly and we
are heading towards that all important 70th anniversary year. There is
information from our Secretary Jack Woods regarding the Norwich
Branch’s “March to the 70th” in this edition.
This first Normandy Star of 2011 you wil notice is a bit slimline! Quite
simply, the cupboard is bare, having exhausted my box of outstanding
articles and items of interest. So may I please make an urgent appeal.
Normandy Star is YOUR magazine, and for it to continue it needs your
support. Please give that support by submitting any stories, funny or
sad, photographs, poems and items of interest to me, so that we can
make the December 2011 edition a bumper one. Thank you, and best
wishes to you all.
Paul and Sarah McAllister
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Branch Officers and Committee Members
Normandy Veterans Association
Norwich & District (No.3) Branch
Officers and Committee Members 2011
Chairman: Veteran L W Mann
Vice Chairman: Vacant
Secretary/Treasurer: Veteran J S Woods.
Committee Members: (1) Veteran F L Scott.
(2) Veteran S D Valori.
(3) Veteran J E Curson.
(4) Veteran L Fox.
(5) Mrs K Burge.
(6) Mr G Holmes.
Other Officers and Appointments
Welfare Officer: Veteran L W Mann.
Public Relations Officer: Veteran J S Woods.
Assistant Secretary: Mrs S McAllister.
Social/Events Co-ordinator: Mrs K Burge.
Standard Bearer/Parade
Marshal: Mr P McAllister.
Reserve Standard Bearers: Mr M J Baker
& Mr G V Claxton.
Editor, The Normandy Star: Mr P McAllister.
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Chairman’s Chat
Chairman’s Annual General Meeting Report
I am sure you are all as sorry as I am that, owing to illness, Phil
Johnson has been unable to continue as Chairman. Being the Vice
Chairman, I took over the position as Acting Chairman. I would like to
thank Secretary Jack Woods for the help and advice he gave me, plus
all the Committee Members for their co-operation, helping me with my
duties as Acting Chairman. Our Secretary, Treasurer and all Committee
members are doing a wonderful job helping our branch to operate so
successfully.
I would like to thank the members who give up precious time, whatever
the weather, to go out collecting, without these dedicated members,
I’m afraid the concessions would not be able to continue for our outings
and the Christmas lunch, as we would not have the money coming in.
If there are any of you who could spare if only one hour, which would
be for a maximum of four times a year, please come forward.
Best wishes and good health to you all for the future.
Len W Mann
Chairman.
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Secretary’s AGM Report
Annual General Meeting 12th May 2010
Secretary’s report
I have pleasure in submitting my report for the 66h Anniversary year 2010
On the 31st December, the membership stood at 271. Of those, 113 were
Full members of which total 10 are Life members 157 were Associate
members of which total 39 are wives of Full members 34 are Hon.
Associate members (widows) and 1 Honorary Member (Patron). 7
members died and 9 members were overdue of paying their
subscriptions.
Attendance at monthly meetings averaged 43, an increase of 7 on last
year. This does not include figures for the Xmas lunch, which was heavily
subsidised.
The programme for the year included 6 committee meetings and 10
monthly meetings, one of which was the Annual General Meeting.
On the 28th March we recorded the death of our Life President James S
Hipwell. His funeral was private but a Celebration Service in his memory
was held in St Peter Mancroft Church on the 3rd June. 6 Branch members
attended and the Standard was paraded.. The social programme
commenced in June with a return to Normandy from the 4th to the 9th.
During Armed Forces Week members attended the Flag Raising ceremony
on the 21st June and entered an exhibit in the Forum on the 22nd June.
The NVA annual parade in Whitehall was attended by members where a
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wreath was laid on the Cenotaph, returning home via the Green Man
Six Mile Bottom for supper. On July 9th members attended the 70th
anniversary Service of Remembrance for Norwich Air Raid victims in St
Peter Mancroft church. On the 18th August members attended the
Seaside Show on the Pier at Cromer. On the 24th September members
went on an outing to RAF Bircham Newton organised by Associate
members Tony Nelson and Mick Ayres ending with a visit to
Sandringham.. On the21st October, Len Fox attended a short ceremony
at the Norwich War Memorial during which the caskets containing the
names of the fallen were returned , On the 7th November members
attended a 70th anniversary concert at the Theatre Royal Norwich by
the Bands of the Royal Air Force. On Armistice Day a short service at
the Norwich War Memorial was attended by members and on
Remembrance Sunday members attended the service at Norwich War
Memorial during which Len Fox laid the Branch wreath, followed by
service in Norwich Cathedral. A wreath was laid by Ernie Chambers at
the Memorial at Airfield Farm Topcroft. 70 members and friends
attended the Xmas lunch in the Wallbro suite in the Holiday Inn Cramer
Road.
The Normandy Star continues to be issued free to members, the editor
continuing to produce a high quality edition. Public liability was again
arranged through the National Council.
The collections programme was again most successful, the backbone of
the fund-raising. 13 collecting days grossed £5000 thus enabling our
social programme to be subsidised. The members owe a debt to the
dedicated band who continue to support the fund-raising effort
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The secretary again serviced the Books of Remembrance. These books
are an important record of passed members and have to be treated
accordingly. Entries may be viewed by contact with the secretary.
The administration department has had its usual very busy year.
Support from our assistant secretary Sarah is extremely important in
keeping things running smoothly. I do not to have to remind you of her
input, most of you get it first hand. Once again I pay tribute to our lady
members, what we do without them? Kitty Burge, Beryl Johnson, Jean
Chapman, Karen Browse Walker, Lynn Butler, Jane Horner, Margaret
Batley and all the other ladies who give their support.
Schools attended included Stalham Junior, George White Junior and
Hethersett Old Hall. Visits made under the schools initiative during the
year, were mainly by John Curson, Siro Valori, Len Fox, myself and Len
Mann. These visits are more important than ever as history is no longer
on the curriculum in many schools .
Finally, vote in the Branch Officers and Committee persons you want to
manage the Branch for you and give them your wholehearted support
throughout their year of office.
We march on in comradeship, make the most of the rest of your lives,
what have you got to lose. Good luck to you all and God Bless.
Jack S Woods Hon Secretary
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Subscriptions for 2011 are now due. If you have not yet received your
2011 Membership Card, it is because you have NOT yet paid your
subscriptions. Please do so As Soon As Possible in order to continue
the benefits of membership. Rates for 2011 are £5 per person (£10
per couple).
All subscription monies to be sent to the Assistant Secretary, Sarah
McAllister, at 12 Millside, Stalham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 9PA. Cheques
made payable to “NVA Norwich and District.” Membership cards will
be sent out with your next copy of Normandy Star News or Normandy
Star once monies have been received.
Subscriptions
Lapel Badges
Full colour enamelled lapel badges, produced by the Branch to celebrate
the 67th Anniversary of Normandy, are now available. Costs are £2 each
to Branch Members, £3 each otherwise, plus 50p postage/packing. They
can be obtained from George Holmes, 169 Palgrave Road, Great
Yarmouth, NR30 1QD. Tel: 01493 858319. Cheques made payable to
“NVA Norwich and District”
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The Branch is now able to supply Normandy Veterans Association blazer
badges from its own supplier. These are full colour woven cloth, available
for both Veteran and Associate members. We will not be holding a stock
of these but can order as required, with delivery normally within two
weeks.
To order your badge, please contact Paul McAllister, 12 Millside, Stalham,
Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 9PA, Tel: (01692) 583336. Badges are £12.00
each, plus £1.00 postage & packing, cheques made payable to “NVA
Norwich and District.”
Blazer Badges
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From the Secretary’s chair
The last secretary's chair began by wishing you all a Happy New Year
and here we are into May. The bad old winter has gone and we have
better weather to warm our old bones. Talking of that sort of thing, we
are of course getting older and sooner or later we will have to create a
“Ninety's” Club It's a bit late for some of you of course we already have
some of you at the grand old age, so why don't we make a start, I
know of Fred Wright, Reggie Burge and John Eastbury and later on
this year, John Curson. How many more of you are out there, don't be
shy, speak up and let's get a list going.
Chairman This year it was necessary to appoint a new Chairman as
our last Chairman, Veteran Philip Edward Johnson had to retire early
owing to illness. Phil has been a good Chairman during his years of
office and we're sorry that he has to stand down. Phil is a Life Member
so he remains on the members list. Vice Chairman Veteran Len Mann
filled the space until the A.G.M. when he was voted in as Chairman
unopposed. We wish him a good Chairmanship during his period of
office.
Normandy Very shortly a Branch party will be going back to
Normandy. There will only be about 30 this time of which only 10 are
Normandy Veterans. This is the way of things now, although there are
a lot of Normandy Veterans still about, fewer are making the annual
pilgrimage. Of course we all want to go back but there are drawbacks
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such as general health, and affordability. One major drawback is the
cost of travel insurance. It has been found that a lot of the insurers
either won't take the risk or if they do, up go the costs, which in many
cases are in between £100 and £200 . Add that to the cost of the
journey, together with the fact that most need a companion or carer
call them what you will and you are looking at a lot of money. Another
thing to consider is the pilgrimage factor. Returning Normandy Veterans
will always go to visit their fallen comrades but what about those who
accompany them, do they always want to re-visit War Grave cemeteries
year in and year out? It is and will continue to be the policy of this
Branch to make return visits enjoyable to everybody, Normandy
Veteran or non Normandy Veteran.
D-Day in Norwich This year, as the Branch is in Normandy at the
time, the Norfolk & Norwich ex-Services Association have taken over
the arrangements for a service and wreath laying to take place on the
day at the City War Memorial. There will a Parade of Standards and a
Service after which the Lord Mayor will lay a wreath on behalf of the
City followed by a Branch wreath and wreaths from other sources.
Members of the general public are also invited to attend and if they
wish, to make their own contributions. The cooperation of the ex-
services association is acknowledged and it is hoped that this will
become the start of an annual event in the city calendar.
March to the 70th. The 70th anniversary year of the landings in
Normandy is getting closer. It threatens to be massive on both sides of
the Channel. It is impossible to estimate how many Normandy Veterans
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will be able to take part in the celebrations which will inevitably take
place, but those who are able will take a most important role. In
accordance with our March to the 70th policy, the Branch collection pro
gramme will be adjusted in order to allow some of our Normandy
Veteran members their costs, availa bility and affordability are the
operative words which come to mind.
Associate Members Norwich Branch welcomes Associate Members.
As our veteran membership diminishes, (which won’t be for some time
yet, so don’t panic) the Associate members will be essential to support
the remainder. They can be “the wind beneath our wings”. This Branch
will continue to exist while there are Normandy Veteran members
needing it.
Whitehall A Branch party will visit Whitehall this year. It will consist
mainly of non Normandy Veterans. This is because it is the Branch
policy to encourage non veterans to take part in Branch activities. It
helps to keep the Branch strong to the benefit of it's remaining
Normandy Veteran members. This Branch has no intention closing
down as have so many other Branches leaving it's remaining veterans
“in limbo.”
Collect ions are as always an important of the Branch calendar of
events. The March to the 70th programe will need money to subsidize it
and income from this source will be used to do so. Again if you feel like
giving some time to this activity, have a word with Sarah and she will
organize something for you.
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On the welfare front, the Branch committee will do its utmost to help
and assist members needing support. Again you can help. A visit to a
sick comrade (that is if they want to see you?) can help no end.
Associations like S.S.A.F.A Forces Help, Spirit of Normandy Trust,
Veterans Agency, Royal British Legion etc can all be contacted through
the secretary’s office but in many cases a visit from you might be all
that they need.
Public relations Always the most important job, but the next few
years will be most important. Contacts will be made through the Press,
Veterans agency, Royal British Legion, Normandy Star, Normandy
News, Normandy Memoir etc., Fliers will be produced as to our
activities etc.
How can you help? Mostly by being supportive, by being a comrade
to others, by keeping yourselves as fit as possible, by having a positive
attitude to what remains of your lives and by Marching with us to the
70th.
Jack S Woods
Hon Secretary & Treasurer
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Collections Programme 2011
The Collections programme for 2011 is now underway. These street
collections are an essential part of the Branch fund-raising activities,
monies raised subsidise trips and events and ensure that the Branch is
financially healthy in the years ahead.
Our dedicated team of collectors is dwindling and new volunteers are
needed. Not only will you be carrying out the vital task of collecting,
you will be acting as an ambassador for the Normandy Veterans
Association, giving the public the opportunity to meet and talk with
Veterans, something which is enjoyed by both Veteran and Public alike.
If you can spare an hour or two throughout the summer to help with
the Street collections, please contact Sarah McAllister, 01692 583336,
to put your name down.
Thank you.
FORTHCOMING COLLECTIONS FOR 2011
JULY
Thursday 14 July : Sainsburys, Pound Lane, Norwich.
AUGUST
Thursday 25 August:Tescos, Lowestoft.
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The Collections Team at Cromer, March 2011,
L-R : Reg Milford, Margaret Dickinson, George Gallagher, Trevor Opher,
Donald Dolby
This small and dedicated band of collectors raised over £550.00 at
Morrisons, Cromer, a superb effort. Thank you and well done to you all.
Photo: R Milford
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After the 65th anniversary of the landings in Normandy, it was decided
to enter into a rolling pilgrimage to Normandy annually culminating
after the 70th anniversary. This was not going to be an easy
undertaking owing to the dwindling numbers of Normandy Veterans
available and able to travel. Those willing to do so have the extra
problem of comprehensive travel insurance plus the need for carers or
personal escorts.
Some time ago, while speaking to Trevor Beattie, he stated that if there
was only 1 veteran wanting to return to Normandy both he and Eddie
Iizzard would be willing to take him.
Again some time ago I personally issued a series of documents entitled
“ Normandy and the Normandy Veteran “ in which I set out my vision
for future of the Normandy Veteran in Normandy post Normandy
Veterans Association. In it I stressed the importance of somewhere
central to be situated in Normandy where small family groups returning
on pilgrimage could find out exactly what, if anything, was happening
there during their stay where they would be able to take part and more
importantly where the Normandy Veteran in the group, especially if is
his first return, could find assistance as to where to find the right
places for him to visit; cemeteries where his comrades lay, places
where actively served etc.
Last year, the during the 66th anniversary year, traveling with the
The March To The 70th
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Branch party was a Normandy Veteran accompanied by a younger
friend as carer. He was not only able to take part in the Branch itinerary
but also able to visit a Commonwealth War Graves cemetery of his
choice to lay a wreath at a comrade's grave, an emotional experience
for everybody there. Again, a lady traveling with the same party was
able visit her father's grave for the first time. This year the Norwich
Branch has assisted a family group where the Veteran concerned is
making his first return since he landed on Sword Beach on D-Day,
again wanting to visit places special to him, something this branch will
always be willing to assist as and when it can
Norwich Branch's vision for the future is that small family groups will
return for many years, traveling on their own or as part of organized
commercial holiday groups. These groups operate their own standard
itineraries which don't necessarily have to be followed, but small
groups wishing to ” do their own thing “ may most likely need
information and support to do so. Norwich & District Branch will
endeavour to assist any Normandy Veteran singly or part of a family
group needing help to return to Normandy on pilgrimage It will also
continue to work hard to bring about its “vision for the future”. You
never know; miracles sometimes happen.
If you wish for any more information concerning this document, or any
other document personally issued by the Branch Secretary please
contact Veteran Jack S Woods 50 Aylsham Road Norwich Norfolk NR3
3ES UK. Tel: 01603-627706. e.mail: [email protected].
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Normandy – The first two days
Concluding Frank Wright’s moving account o f his experiences during the capture of Port-en-Bessin
Captain Walton selected about a dozen of us armed with rifles or brens
and explained that we were about to put down covering fire on a
German flakship which was moored in the outer harbour whilst an
assault team ran round the sea wall to capture the ship. The leading
men crawled forward along the cliff to the left. There was no cover. We
followed, out into the wind and sun where the whole world could see us.
There, below, was the flakship in the harbour, grey and sinister-looking
it bristled with ack-ack guns mounted forward, mid-ships and aft. There
was no one on deck nor on the quay nor as far as I could see, anywhere
else. Beyond the harbour wall a British destroyer waited but further out,
where I expected to see fleets of support vessels there was nothing. I
looked behind, up the slope and was shocked to see six or seven of our
lads lying, obviously dead, on the hillside just behind our position where
they had been caught by shell- fire from the flak-ship.
It was hot now. “German flakship at one hundred yards. In your own
time - FIRE!" Captain Walton yelled from his end of the line of men. We
began banging away at the flakship. Taffy Evans with his bren was on
my left, I heard it give an occasional stutter. If he fired long bursts of
course we'd be out of bren ammunition in no time. I could see out of
the corner of my eye that he had to lift the butt of the gun very high to
get the right angle of fire. That meant that he was very exposed. I fired
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a few rounds at targets which I selected for myself on the ship - well,
no-one would be using it again would they? Then realised that we
ourselves were under fire, from where? I kept my head down, cheek
close to the rifle butt and elbows well apart - fired again ~ yes, there it
was again, the crack of a rifle bullet and a faint whisper, then another
crack and a tiny shower of seeds fell on the forearms of my battledress
from the lank, dry grass in which we lay. I fed another clip or rounds
into the magazine of my rifle and pushed the bolt home, realising as I
did so that I hadn't heard Taffy's bren for some seconds. I looked
quickly at him. Taffy was dead. He lay on his left side as if sleeping,
eyes closed, right hand still clasping the butt of his gun. A tiny wisp of
vapour rose from his neck by the tunic collar. Another crack, more
seeds, I thought "I'm going to die here, now and won't know a thing
about it, please God, help me get out of this!” Still no sign of life from
the flakship nor any sign of the assault party.
"Stop firing!" came the order and, thankfully "Withdraw” We crawled
swiftly back to the safety of the wall. Captain Walton sent Corporal
Lawrence back to fetch Taffy's bren, Shock Kendrick went too. It wasn't
long before they were back and we set off at once down a steeply
cobbled street with fishermens' cottages on the right and a high wall on
the left. The sniper was still busy, keeping us pinned on the left. At one
point, about half way down, the street turned slightly to the left and we
had to nip across to the shelter of the cottages. As each man crossed
there was a crack and a bullet would ricochet up the hill from the
cobbles. He was firing low, fortunately. Marine Musgrave was the man
in front of me. When he was half way across there was a crack and he
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yelped, then came hopping back to the wall, cursing. It was my turn to
go. I hesitated, heard Hugh Corlett's voice - "Go on Wrighty" he said.
The sniper was impatient, he put a round into the top of the wall above
our heads, showering us with grit and bits of broken cement. I nipped
smartly across.
We made our way to the inner harbour which was surrounded by a
wide quayside similar to many in cornwall. As we marched up the
typical smells of a fishing port replaced those of cordite and death on
the hill. Now it was stale fish, gauloise and garlic.
I was astonished to see men sitting about everywhere eating hot food -
first hot meal for two days - and quite flabbergasted at the sight of one
of our fifteen hundredweight trucks complete with the rotund figure of
our Quartermaster, Captain Tunnicliffe. Nearby was a field kitchen,
petrol burners roaring away heating dixies full of stewed steak,
potatoes, vegetables, steamed pudding and boiling water for tea.
It's when you meet the men from the other troops that you hear news,
mostly bad. We heard how Captain Cousins, of A troop had been shot
dead whilst accepting the surrender of the eastern strongpoint. Then
how a German counter-attack had overrun hill 72 as the last men were
leaving. "You can expect them here by this evening," we were told,
darkly. I said nothing about the pointless and ultimately tragic
manoeuvre in which we had just taken part. It was sometime before
the numbers in the square began to thin out. But eventually they began
to fall in and move off. X troop was last to go. We marched back by the
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way we had come, through the streets to the bottom of the hill, then
up the long cobbled street, past the point where Musgrave had been
wounded. The sniper was silent now, all was quiet, heads were
beginning to pop out of doors and windows. We marched, rifles slung
on shoulders past the stone wall and out onto the steep slope where
we had crawled so cautiously two hours earlier.
This time we spread out, line abreast, facing up the hill. Behind us was
the outer harbour and the flakship, Taffy Evans still lay there asleep.
We fixed bayonets and slowly walked up the hill towards the slit
trenches on the crest. My way took me past the line of our boys on
the hil l, it was so exposed, they hadn't stood a chance - sitting targets
for the eager gunners on the flakship. The ground was pock-marked
with shallow shell craters. A British steel helmet lay there with a jagged
hole where shrapnel had torn through the metal crown. The Corporal
still led his men up the hill. He lay on his back, a shock of bright ginger
hair, his blue eyes stared past me unseeing, where the grease paint
had rubbed off his skin was the colour of marble. I recognised him at
once. Beyond the harbour wall the destroyer still watched and waited in
the sun and across the horizon was a continuous line of ships. We
walked on up the hill in silence, bayonets at the ready. Near the
rounded summit were the first trenches, dug deep into the chalk. They
were empty and we jumped across - and the next line and the next and
we were over the crest and walking on to open fields and the rolling
countryside beyond….
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Roll of Members Updates
Deletions from the Roll of Members
Mrs J M Thorpe (Resigned)
Mr J H Holmes (Resigned)
Col. H L Carey (Resigned)
Mrs P Ford (Resigned)
Mrs S Potter (Resigned)
Mr C S Maddock (Resigned)
Mr R W Lambert (Deceased)
Please ensure that the Secretary is informed of any changes of address, telephone numbers etc, so that Branch records may be kept up-to-date.
Obituaries
It is with deep regret that we record the passing of the following Veterans
and branch members.
Veteran R W Lambert Corps of Royal Engineers
Our sincere condolences are sent to the families of all those who have
passed to the green fields and beyond.
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning,
We will remember them.
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Thanks are due to the following individuals who have kindly donated to
branch funds;
Mr & Mrs Barrett Mr M C Beames Mr F L Bellamy
Miss J L Brock Mr K D Budgen Mr & Mrs R Butcher
Mr E Ducker Mr R Duesbury Mr A E Figg
Mr & Mrs Finch Mr & Mrs R Gill Mr B J Hale
Mr W D Irwin Mr B A Lammas Mr & Mrs J Lee
Mr B Marchant Mr J Nunn Mr C S Perry
Mr C Pollard Mr G Sayer Mrs J Timbers
Mr J G Thomas Mr F A Wright
Donations
Poetry
He stood a dauntless figure, prepared to meet his fate
Upon his lips a kindly smile, one arm around his mate
His free hand held a picture of one he loved most dear
And though the hand was trembling it was not caused by fear.
No braver man e’er faced death before a firing squad
Than stood that day upon the square and placed his trust in God
He drew himself up proudly and faced the leering foe
His rugged face grew stern, I ask one favour e’re I go.
Grant unto me this last request that’s in your power to give
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For myself I ask no mercy but let my comrade live
Then turning to the guardhouse where his sad faced Colonel stands
A witness to his pending fate brought here by Jap command.
He stiffened to attention his hand swings up on high
To hat brim in swift salute, I’m ready now to die
They murdered him in hatred prolonged his tortured end
In spite of all his pleading they turned and shot his friend.
They said he was an example of what they had in store
For others who attempted escape whilst prisoners of war
Examples yes,of how to die and how to meet ones fate
Example true, of selfless love a man has for his mate.
And when he reaches heavens gate the angels will be nigh
And welcome to their midst a man who knew the way to die
Whilst here below in letters gold, the scroll of fame e’er shall tell
The story of how they died, a Corporal and his pal.
Author unknown
Submitted by George Holmes
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JULY
Wed 13 Jul
Social Meeting, RBL Centre, Aylsham Rd,
Norwich.
11.00am
AUGUST
Fri 5 Aug
Committee Meeting, RBL Centre, Aylsham
Rd, Norwich
10.30am
Wed 10 Aug
Social Meeting, RBL Centre, Aylsham Rd,
Norwich.
11.00am
SEPTEMBER
Wed 14 Sep
Social Meeting, RBL Centre, Aylsham Rd,
Norwich.
11.00am
OCTOBER
Fri 7 Oct
Committee Meeting, RBL Centre, Aylsham
Rd, Norwich
10.30am
Wed 12 Oct
Social Meeting, RBL Centre, Aylsham Rd,
Norwich.
11.00am
Programme of Events 2011
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NOVEMBER
Wed 9 Nov
Social Meeting, RBL Centre, Aylsham Rd,
Norwich.
11.00am
Sun 13 Nov
Remembrence Sunday
DECEMBER
Fri 2 Dec
Committee Meeting, RBL Centre, Aylsham
Rd, Norwich
10.30am
Wed 14 Dec
Christmas Lunch – Details to follow
TBA
Programme of events is subject to update and change where necessary
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