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The Gulf War
Mr.Ethell talks about being in the Middle East at the start of the Persian Gulf War.
Wounded on Green Beach
Colonel Merritt was wounded as his troops were evacuating Green Beach. He recalls the activity.
Carnage and Courage
At 11 o’clock in the morning, the Royal Navy ship, from which Mr. Grand was observing the carnage on the beach, lay three miles off-shore. Orders were received to proceed to the beach with instructions to “use everything”. Mr. Grand tells of the events that followed and the remarkable courage of three British Navy men who saved the lives of those on board.
Memories of Dieppe
Mr. Robinson remembers his involvement in England during and after the Dieppe raid.
In the Water for 8 Hours
Mr. Curry explains his withdrawal from the position on the beach, eight hours in the water and his capture by the Germans.
I’m still living
Mr. Parsons describes landing his truck at Normandy and seeing fellow soldiers dead on the beach.
Second Wave At Dieppe
Mr. Toney describes his landing at Dieppe where he witnessed much death and suffering and high casualties in his section’s first action once the beachhead had been secured..
My Friend Jack!
Mr. Couture shares some happier moments about his friend, a repayment he never thought would happen!!
Best and Worst Moments
Mr. Couture shares some memories of his time as a POW.
Finally Going Home
Mr. Couture speaks about returning home and reflects back on reasons for his survival.
Opportunity for Tea with the Queen
Already liberated, Mr. Couture speaks about an opportunity to have tea with the queen but when ex-POW’s spot a pub, a choice of drink is changed!
Getting Closer to being Liberated
On the death march, Mr. Couture tells of his thoughts of being free as he witnessed the conditions improving for him and his fellow prisoners.
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