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My Father, Fred Warden, joined the Royal Horse Artillery in 1919 and served until 1925 when he was posted to the reserve. He was classified as a "Driver" because he sat on a horse and with others pulled a gun and carrage.

On the 1st September 1939 he was recalled and and posted to the Royal Army Service Corp and because he was classified as a "Driver" was immediately given a 3 "tonner" to drive!!

He was immediately shipped over to France with the BEF and lots of others. I believe he was billeted in Lille somewhere.

When the Germans broke through he like lots of others were told to destroy their vehicles and contents and had to make their way to Dunkirk. He arrived and witnessed the same chaos that faced many others. He eventually managed to find space on some sort of boat. His personal situation was more difficult then most as they were in their late teens or early 20's, he was 40 years of age.
I will always remember him saying that he had a kit bag with some chocolate etc in it and his rifle and having to make a choice of dropping the bag or himself!

The next thing that happened was the popstman delivered a buff coloured printed card just saying he was "well" and in England. A few days later I remember him standing at the front gate of our house. It was a traumatic occasion as no one rearly knew what was happening.

He later returned to France, I believe DDay 3 still driving a 3 tonner !

His personal details are: Pte Fred Warden RHA/RASC, Driver, No1032607. If by any chance anyone remember him please get in touch

Bernard Warden - Son.

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