DIEPPE RAID - MEMORIAL MARCH

2010

By Jim Still

The following pictures show the Dieppe Raid memorial march from Denton Island to Bridge Street and the service itself.

Photo:Standard Bearers on the way from Denton Island

Standard Bearers on the way from Denton Island

Ingrid Watkins

Photo:At the Dip during Last Post and Reveile

At the Dip during Last Post and Reveile

Ingrid Watkins

Photo:Rev. Martin Miller taking the service for the 68th Anniversary of the ill fated raid in 1942.

Rev. Martin Miller taking the service for the 68th Anniversary of the ill fated raid in 1942.

Ingrid Watkins

Photo:Parade forming up for inspection

Parade forming up for inspection

Photo:Dignitaries front row L to R : Daly Tucknott Young Mayor of Newhaven, Graham Amy Mayor of Newhaven, Lord Leuitenant of Sussex Peter Field. Monsieur Hugues Falaize Deputy Mayor of Dieppe, Liuetant-Colonel Denis Janelle CD of Canadian High Commission.

Dignitaries front row L to R : Daly Tucknott Young Mayor of Newhaven, Graham Amy Mayor of Newhaven, Lord Leuitenant of Sussex Peter Field. Monsieur Hugues Falaize Deputy Mayor of Dieppe, Liuetant-Colonel Denis Janelle CD of Canadian High Commission.

Ingrid Watkins

Photo:Heidi Watkins Drumming the parade back to the Island followed by Trevor Evans Standard Bearer for Canadian HQ Canadian Vets Assn. UK.

Heidi Watkins Drumming the parade back to the Island followed by Trevor Evans Standard Bearer for Canadian HQ Canadian Vets Assn. UK.

Photo:Newhaven Canadian Memorial " Lest We Forget "

Newhaven Canadian Memorial " Lest We Forget "

This page was added by Jim Still on 16/08/2010.
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I live in Canada, close to a Royal Canadian Legion and know many current and ex-serving members of the Canadian Military. It still amazes me that they know nothing about our (Newhaven's) memorial and annual remembrance of what is such an important part of their history, and yet when I talk to the veterans and mention that I come from Newhaven I see the recognition in their eyes. In a roundabout way it is because of the Canadians and this raid that I ended up in Canada. A sister of my fathers' sister-in-law (bear with me here) married a Canadian Tank driver who she met in Newhaven and subsequently came to Canada as a war bride. Her sister (my fathers' sister-in-law) emigrated with my uncle during the 50's, another two uncles followed over the next 20 years and I came over in the early 90's with my parents finally retiring here, although they have since moved back to England.

By Rob Patten
On 18/08/2010

I too live in Canada, in New Brunswick. I was in Newhaven in 2001 and took many photos of the memorial parade which I gave to the local (Campbellton) Legion. It is interesting that they also have a plaque on display from the Shoreham-by-Sea Legion. Many of the veterans served in the New Brunswick North Shore Regiments and were staioned in the Brighton area and speak highly of the kindness shown by the local people. They are very aware of the ill fated raid on Dieppe and it is often the topic over a few lunchtime beers. Regards

By Ian Wallis
On 23/08/2010

On the 19th August 2012 at 12 noon we will be commemorating the 70th Anniversary at the Dieppe Raid memorial in the Allied Special Forces Grove, which is part of the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire. More details are on the NMA website www.thenma.org.uk and our NEWS section www.memorialgrove.org.uk. This is an open event and I can be contacted on 07929-118598 for further information if required. Please feel free to pass this message on. Yours faithfully, Mike Colton Secretary Allied Special Forces Association P.O. Box 32, Hereford HR1 9DF

By Mike Colton
On 29/05/2012
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