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This story was submitted to the People’s War Site by a volunteer from CSV Actiondesk on behalf of Mrs R Earl and has been added to the site with her permission. Mrs Earl fully understands the site’s terms and conditions.

My recollections of World War II are the blackout, rationing which we managed very well, coupons for clothing and household goods which we juggled amongst the family, giving birth to two daughters in the 1940’s — unforgettable. Then of course D-Day and the blessed relief to know, although he (my husband) was one of the first to land on Juno beach he was indeed SAFE and then the sorrow to learn that three of our friends had perished on the same mission.

Also I remember the general feeling of friendliness and determination to beat Hitler. For want of a better word, the oneness with everybody.

All very personal memories although not now permanently in the mind as time passes, memories that will never completely fade.

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