- Contributed by听
- A7431347
- People in story:听
- Bernard Packer, Mrs A.E. Packer, Lily Packer, Edward (Ted) Packer
- Location of story:听
- Chartham, Kent
- Background to story:听
- Army
- Article ID:听
- A6816512
- Contributed on:听
- 09 November 2005
I was living in Apsley Cotts, Chartham near Canterbury during the war with my older brother and sister and my mother.
So, September 3rd 1939, 11 am, war is declared. Sirens sound. Mum and myself go into neighbours with gas mask (Mrs Lucas). There's talk of wet blankets if gas attack.
All clear! Ted went off to join the Grenadier Guards.
I remember Mum's happiness and relief when Ted came home on sick leave after being wounded at Casino.
This story was submitted to the People's War website by Helena Noifeld of 大象传媒 Radio Kent and has been added to the website on behalf of Bernard H. Packer with his permission. He fully understands the site's terms and conditions.
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