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Unpublished Second World War Commando memoir released
5+ day, 24+ min ago (202+ words) A previously unpublished World War II memoir has hit the shelves. Helion has released "Soldier of Misfortune: Memoirs of an Army Commando, 1940–1945," offering a unique perspective on the war from the archives of the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles). The memoir, penned…...
'I was gobsmacked'- York's last surviving D-Day veteran on getting top honour
1+ week, 2+ day ago (658+ words) York’s last surviving D-Day veteran has said he is very humbled to have been awarded a top honour for his services to the city. Ken Cooke said he could not believe that he had been given the Freedom of the…...
York's last surviving D-Day veteran set for top honour
2+ week, 2+ day ago (483+ words) YORK’S last surviving D-Day veteran is set to receive a top city honour. Ken Cooke is set to have the Freedom of the City of York conferred on him at a York Council meeting on Thursday, July 16. Council meeting papers…...
York school to examine refugee stories and humanitarian action through history
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (513+ words) A school in York is hosting a public event exploring the region's refugee heritage and the legacy of humanitarian action. Refugees & Rowntrees will be held during Refugee Week at The Mount School and will examine the Rowntree family’s and school…...
Museum in Richmond to host D-Day themed war games event on anniversary
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (254+ words) A museum in Richmond will host a day of war games on the anniversary of D-Day. The 'War Games: Operation Overlord' event will take place at the Green Howards Museum, using three gaming tables to recreate key battles. The first…...
Man attempts to pull Halifax bomber at Elvington air museum
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (414+ words) A forklift truck driver who has hauled an eight-and-a-half tonne lorry using his teeth has set his sights on a 17-tonne bomber plane near York. Miroslav Pohlodek will be attempting to pull a World War Two heavy bomber at the…...
Military personnel and cadets to get free Remembrance bus travel
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (207+ words) ARMED Forces personnel will be able to travel for free on buses across the country. First Bus is offering free travel to current and former military members, as well as cadets, for Remembrance Sunday on November 9. The free travel will…...
North Yorkshire towns to commemorate 80th anniversary of VJ Day
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (423+ words) RYEDALE is to mark 80th anniversary of VJ Day this week, Norton-Derwent and Malton town councils are to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day on Friday, August 15. Mayor, Di Keal, will light the town councils memorial lamp of…...
'I'd never been on a beach before' - veteran Ken recalls D-Day as he turns 100
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (531+ words) “I'D never been on a ship before, never been on a beach before, never seen anything like this before." Those are the words that York D-Day veteran Ken Cooke - 100 years old today (Friday, August 8) - used to describe the moment he…...