Memories of Eastbourne in World War II

From: Derek MarionBexley, Kent

By The Newsroom

Published 24th Aug 2018, 10:12 BST

Updated 3rd Sep 2018, 12:16 BST

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I read with interest from a recent copy of the Eastbourne Herald about the proposed World War II memorial to those who suffered in the World War II bombing in Eastbourne.

I was caught up in the bombing.

After I was released from Eastbourne St Mary’s Hospital, my school friends searched in the wreckage of the shop I was hurled into, and dug out the toy soldiers I lost in the raid and brought them round to my home.

Some with no arms, legs, etc, and other items I lost.

I left Eastbourne after the war for Kent.