John Leslie Grimley
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He was the son of George Albert and Lois Grimley and the brother of Albert Roy Grimley of 455, Alfreton Road, Radford, Nottingham.
He was killed during the Dunkirk evacuation (see elsewhere on this website).
On 31st May 1940, the Royal Army Service Corps (RASC) was heavily involved in the final stages of the Dunkirk evacuation (Operation Dynamo), helping transport, supply, and evacuate remnants of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) as the general headquarters closed down.
Key Events for the RASC on 31st May 1940
• Dunkirk Operations: RASC transport and supply companies operated under severe aerial bombardment around the Dunkirk pocket, assisting with the frantic movement of personnel and remaining stores to the beaches and the East Mole.
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