1940 Manager of Wallasey ferries for 26 years Captain William Henry FRY died at the age of 66, just a year after his retirement NOTE (see below)* Bombs dropped on Wallasey by enemy raiders 1941 More bombs dropped on Wallasey by enemy raiders Death of Mr Ernest Edwin KEEL managing director of the Wallasey printers Ltd at the age of 68 1942 Wallasey Home guard defended town against mock invaders 1943 Wallasey High school celebrated its diamond jubilee 1944 Wallasey grants US forces freedom of the town in August 1945 Local victory celebrations, street parties, parades etc Lieut Ian FRASER of New Brighton, wins VC, accorded civic welcome NOTE* There is a large article complete with much detail and photos of Wallasey at war - 370 people killed 1,150 homes demolished and 17,000 damaged.My scanner isn't working at the moment, when it is I'll scan the whole page and send it to anyone who is interested - DO NOT mail me yet, I'll let the list know when it's available Caryl List admin