posted on 2024-06-05, 19:35authored byTheir Finest Hour Project Team
Grandfather, 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).
History
Item list and details
1. Album Photos and documents.
2. Photos and documents.
3. Medals.
Person the story/items relate to
Charles Bretnall, Fusilier, 8th Batt, Lancashire Fusiliers
Person who shared the story/items
Janessa Martin
Relationship between the subject of the story and its contributor
Grandfather
Type of submission
Shared at University of Plymouth, Plymouth on 15 November 2023.