WORLD War Two veterans who were among the 6,000 evacuated from central Norway in May, 1940, may be interested in the effort to have a British presence at the memorial ceremony in Namsos on May 17 next year and for a Royal Naval plaque to be erected to remember the British casualties.

Old comrades interested in joining the visit should contact John Gritten, 72 Warwick Gardens, London W14 8PP. Tel 0171 603 1396.

JACK CONNOR, Westhill Avenue, Castletown, Isle of Man.

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