Canadians in & around Eastbourne (Sussex) in WW2

[Michael Ockenden]

Judy:

I don’t think the Van Doos were ever in the town of Eastbourne.

The Black Watch (RHR or RHC) were here from 3 July 41 to 12 Aug 41 and again from 9 Oct 41 to early 42.

The 9th Field Ambulance were here on the night of 11/12 August 42 and 8 men of their men were killed when a shelter near Princess Alice Hospital received a direct hit.

It would be interesting to know more about your father’s service record. Perhaps you can trace this and let us know.

Mike