My
husband’s father, George J. Gorrell, served during World War II at the Army Air
Force base, Burtonwood Air Depot, as a mechanic. Other posts about his adventures are here:
Today
is the 75th anniversary of VE-Day (Victory in Europe). On May 8, 1945, Nazi Germany surrendered to
Allied Forces.
George
kept a diary of his adventures during the war. From April 28, 1945 to May 8,
he recorded the news of the war.
April 28: Mussolini reported executed.
April 30: Hitler reported by Germany to have died.
May 2: Italy’s German armies surrender, including
South Austria. Heard news at Southport ARC.
May 4: North Germany, Holland, and Denmark
Germans surrender.
May 7: News of complete German surrender about
3:30 p.m.. Worked night shift as usual (5-2).
May 8: Proclamation by Churchill, Truman, and
Stalin simultaneously. To Chester with Ben Atkins. Rode launch, rented row
boat.
Among
George’s photos was one from Chester, England and written on the back was
“VE-Day, Chester.” This town is located southwest of the base. The photo shows
lots of people out and about, probably pleased that the war was over.
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| Chester, England on V-E Day taken by George J. Gorrell, © |
Part of 52 Ancestors (2020) week 50: Witness to History.
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