On Saturday morning I attended the funeral service for Mr Clarke in the main chamber of East Ham Town Hall. The chamber was full to the doors — a testament to the love, respect and gratitude felt for a man whose generation helped save Britain fro…Read more…
The Passing of Second World War Veteran & Newham Resident: Gilbert: Clarke.
This Saturday I will be attending the memorial service at East Ham Town Hall on behalf of Newham Council to honour the life and service of Gilbert, a veteran whose courage helped safeguard our freedoms at a moment of profound danger for our country.I f…Read more…
Air Gunner J. A. Clough (KIA) – The Stench of Nazism WW2
Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary and “Repeat please!”
Today is the anniversary of the start of “The Battle of Britain”. A flypast of RAF Second World War and modern war planes took place over Buckingham Place. Six surviving pilots joined the Queen for the display and her fellow …Read more…