posted on 2024-06-05, 19:46authored byTheir Finest Hour Project Team
Mr Denis Cole's daughter brought in a typescript which her father had written about his war experiences, and which is part of the documentation attached.
She also included a copy of a book she had written about her father's life. He has only recently died at the age of 99. His main memory of the war was the camaraderie of his fellows.
She also mentioned that Mr Cole's brother, Charles Frederick Watkins, was a prisoner of war of the Japanese. He was due to go on what was considered a suicide mission, but fortunately, the war ended before that could happen. She had no more information to offer on that topic.
History
Item list and details
1. Dennis Cole.
2. Christmas card sent home 16th November 1944.
3. Service sheet.
4. Service record sheet.
5. Photos taken during service.
6. Medals awarded.
7. For your guidance on leaving the service.
8. Cover pages of Out of My Hands.
Person the story/items relate to
Dennis Cole
Person who shared the story/items
Christine Anne Mustchin
Relationship between the subject of the story and its contributor
She is the daughter of Dennis Cole
Type of submission
Shared at West Meads Community Hall, West Sussex on 11 November 2023. The event was organised by Bognor Regis u3a.