260968 Cpl. Kitchener David Veal British Army 3rd Btn. Monmouthshire Regiment from:Stratford, London Kitchener Veal was called up and the date was the same as the day he was due to marry his girlfriend. He got a two week deferment from 20th Jan 1940 to early Feb.
I believe he made rank of corporal.
He was transferred from the South Wales Borderers to the Monmouthshire Regiment, with whom he landed in Normandy in 1944.
He fought through France, Belgium, and into the Netherlands. He was severely wounded on 15th October 1944 in the Battle of Overloon and brought back to Britain. He eventually had below-knee amputation of his right leg due to his injuries.
Other information, he was a good piano player, which made him popular with the lads. Also, whilst stationed at Scapa Flow, he boxed for his company.
I would love any more information of my father's exploits whilst in the army. I shall be visiting Overloon on the 75th anniversary of his wounding, 15th October 2019.
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