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Private Charles Whitehurst

Private Charles Whitehurst served with the King's Own Royal Regiment in the Second World War.  He was part of the British Expeditionary Force and served in France and Belgium and withdrew through Dunkirk.  He later served with the 1st Battalion in Italy in 1944 and 1945, which suggests he may have been with the 8th Battalion in Malta.

Three soldiers of the 1st Battalion, King's Own Royal Regiment, in Italy 1944 or 1945.
Accession Number: KO2360/01

Four soldiers of the 1st Battalion, King's Own Royal Regiment, in Italy 1944 or 1945.
Accession Number: KO2360/02

Four soldiers of the 1st Battalion, King's Own Royal Regiment, in Italy 1944 or 1945, possibly in Rome on leave.
Accession Number: KO2360/03

Group of soldiers of the 1st Battalion, King's Own Royal Regiment, Italy, 1944 or 1945.
Accession Number: KO2360/04

Certificate to Charles Whitehurst marking the 60th Anniversary of the withdrawal from the beaches at De Panne, Belgium and Dunkirk Association
Accession Number: KO2360/05

Cover of Picture Post magazine, 15th June 1940, which featured Charles Whitehurst on the cover.
Accession Number: KO2360/06

Typed list for boxing competition between 2nd Battalion The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers and King’s Own Royal Regiment
Accession Number: KO2360/07

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