Charles Bretnall, Lancashire Fusiliers at Dunkirk
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posted on 2024-06-05, 19:35 authored by Their Finest Hour Project TeamGrandfather, Charles Bretnall, served in the 8th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers (Infantry), at Dunkirk and in India.
Involved with his infantry battalion in retreat to Dunkirk. Remembered being at Dunkirk - turned away from a rescue boat and then later saw the boat being blown up (by the Luftwaffe).
Later trained as a Chef and served in India and Burma. Could speak Punjabi, but always thought he was joking (never took it seriously).
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