Another wonderful story of a boy who thought of the safety of other people before himself. My Dad was about the same age as John, but sadly he lived in the Channel Islands, which was invaded by Germany (Nazis) during WWII until 9 May 1945 (which was after VE day). It is called Liberation Day in the Channel Islands. This is my own ‘little piece of history’.
My dad, who is a WWII Navy vet, has said that so much bravery was because they were so young. If they had been older, they would have been wise enough to not do it! Still, their inexperience helped so many.
thanks again for opening the door into the history that would otherwise pass unnoticed. Well done.
what a fantastic story, thank you.
Fantastic! So lovely to be reminded of all these quiet unassuming heroes in history. Thank you ⭐️
Your exposure of the smaller examples of wartime heroism is very illuminating, thanks.
If it were possible to say something to this wonderful person it would be just one word, thankyou.
“A little bit of history” = a great bit of history.
You got a new subscriber fella, I like your videos.
Thank you and welcome.
I love the king taking a moment to joke with John Grix. That must have felt amazing for young John.
Stalwart young man! Thanks, ALBoH.
Another wonderful story of a boy who thought of the safety of other people before himself. My Dad was about the same age as John, but sadly he lived in the Channel Islands, which was invaded by Germany (Nazis) during WWII until 9 May 1945 (which was after VE day). It is called Liberation Day in the Channel Islands. This is my own ‘little piece of history’.
My Grandfather was 9 when the war broke out, from East London, got bombed out and evacuated to Norfolk in late 1940.
My dad, who is a WWII Navy vet, has said that so much bravery was because they were so young. If they had been older, they would have been wise enough to not do it! Still, their inexperience helped so many.
excellent and very interesting thankyou
Catching up on these.
Don't live there now.Lovely city though.
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I thought this would be about Alan Partridge!
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