Dunkirk and Beyond: WWII Journey of Jack Bath
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posted on 2024-06-05, 19:15 authored by Their Finest Hour Project TeamJack joined the territorial army and was called up before the outbreak of WWII. Jack was posted in France and involved in the Dunkirk evacuation. He had to retreat from the location where he was camping due to shelling. His vehicle was destroyed, and he had to walk to Dunkirk. Jack was also stationed in Africa and in Italy. He was in the KOYLI battalion and in the 7th and 8th army.
Jack's son has brought in various documents and photos from and of his father.
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Jack Bath (John)Person who shared the story/items
Peter John BathRelationship between the subject of the story and its contributor
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Shared at Danum Gallery, Library & Museum, Doncaster on 4 November 2023.Record ID
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