The Thames Star 7 August 1945, reported that an Atomic Bomb had been dropped over the city of Hiroshima, Japan.
It was another week before the news finally reached Thames, the war was over!
Thames Star 15 August 1945.
Meanwhile in Italy, Signalman Doug B of Thames was dreaming of coming home and watching the Peace Cup (Rugby). Having just enjoyed a celebration day (VJ) to the lake. Soon he would learn a detour was in place and his next destination would be Japan, where he would see first hand the devastation caused by the 'bomb'
Lest We Forget
A time to stop and remember the devastation the bombs caused.
