The Story of Major Leonard Berney
Talks & Demos, Food & Drink | Tunbridge Wells District Branch
Monday 17 February 2025 at 7.45pm
Bookable
| Deadline: 10/02/2025
Join the Earl of Cottenham Branch in welcoming John Wood to the Ex-Services Club in East Grinstead. John is the son of Belsen liberator, Lt-Col Leonard Berney, one of the first of the Allied troops to enter the camp on 15th April 1945. This talk includes a detailed personal account of the liberation of the camp with video testimony by both Leonard and Belsen survivors, as well as many historical and personal photographs. Refreshments will be provided.
Please note that booking is essential. Email Karen Rose to book your place Karen.Rose@oddfellows.co.uk or ring Andy on 01342 317970.
For further information about this event please contact:
The East Grinstead Ex-Service's Club, 4 Station Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 1DJ