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| 23 | April 1956 | 11 | Navy News |
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| DOVER THE DOVER Branch of the Royal Naval Association has arranged a "Dunkirk and Jutland Commemora- tion Service" for Sunday, June 3. It is intended that this shall be an annual event worthy of the great occasions it commemorates. Dover is, of course, the most fitting town for a Dunkirk celebration, for it was from the ancient castle that overlooks the town and the Straits, that the opera- tion was directed and it was into this harbour that the majority of ships and boats returned with their passen- gers, who received their first welcome cups of tea and cigarettes on British soil again, at the hands of the good people of Dover. The service is to be held at 11 a.m. in the Congregational Church, con- ducted by the Branch Padre. the Rev. M. R. Coombs (himself an ex-C.P.O. with thirteen years' service). The Com- mander-in-Chief, The Nore, Vice- Admiral Sir Frederick R. Parham, K.C.B.. C.B.E., D.S.O., will be present together with the Right Worshipful The Mayor of Dover, and members of the Corporation. Invitations are being sent to neighbouring branches of the R.N.A., and to representatives of all local organisations who had a hand in the Dunkirk evacuation. A "March Past" will follow the service at 12.15, when the Salute, at the Town Hall steps. will be taken by the Commander-in-Chief, The Nore. Music for the "March Past" will be provided by the Band of the Royal Marines School of Music, Deal. The dates of Dunkirk and Jutland so nearly coincide that it was decided to incorporate commemoration of the latter in his Dunkirk Service. Anyone who is able to get to Dover on that day, and would wish to attend the service and/or join in the "March |
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