The Archive · 1940

Red Cross Achievement

How 0 much could have been re-grieved is told in a Title booklet of pictures showing the men and the manner of the great retreat in which so much was saved after so much hod Been lost The booklet is all pictures, vividly tolling the saga of Dunkirk, and has for introduction the broadcast by Mr Priestley and a foreword by Field Marshal Sir Philip Chetwode on behalf of the British Red Crosse and the St, John's War Organization, both of which rose to that great occasion to the utmost of their splendid tradi and of the BEF. their own achievement.

By day and by night." writes Field Marshal Chetwode, "trained stretcher-bearers, nurses and detachments of the two organizations, without stop ping, worked on piers, on quaysides, dock sheds, and in. schools hastily converted into reception and dressing, stations for the wounded.

"Home from Dunkirk' ing the booklet, entitled "Home from Dunkirk" his now been put_on sale Shanghai at Messrs. Kelly Walsh, at their (we stores, 66 Nanking Road and 876 Bubbling, Well Road.

At the price of only §2 for ea copy, the gross proceeds of the sale of these booklets "without Of any commission) will go to the Red Cross and St. Dunstan funds, Sale will be on a cash basis only and there can be no booking, so that these interested should x0 or send for a copy as soon as possible "Today we cannot concern ourselves only with the wounded of the Fighting Forees," says Field Marshal Chelwode in his introductory appeal.

ians, even women and children, are now in the fung line, and must be provided for. So we ask the public {o increase their support that we cam faithfully carry. out the heavier Hed Cross services which have been placed upon Ministry talk om udienee.

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