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Jersey in June 1940 - RE involvement?

Discussion in 'Royal Engineers' started by Philip W, May 11, 2026.

  1. Philip W

    Philip W Active Member

    Does anyone know of RE involvement in the demolition of defence infrastructure and equipment following Britain's decision to abandon defence of the Channel Islands on 20 June 1940? I understand the RE did not have a permanent presence in Jersey but that some RE personel were reported to have been involved?
     
    Philip W, May 11, 2026
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  2. davidbfpo

    davidbfpo Patron Patron

    Philip,

    You need our Channel Island member's help, try a PM to Nick Le Huray. He was last logged in on 25/12/2025.

    See several posts 10 onwards on yachts etc from Jersey removing demolition parties from St. Malo: Dunkirk Evacuation Mystery - Royal Tank Corps

    Possibly useful as threads refers to Jersey and demolition parties in other French ports: The sinking of R.M.S. Lancastria, St. Nazaire 17th June

    An online search with: "demolition" + "jersey" + "royal engineers" id'd a lot of threads and Google AI cites some sources too.
     
    davidbfpo, May 11, 2026
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  3. Rootes75

    Rootes75 Well-Known Member

    We've just returned from the Jersey Liberation Celebrations.
     
    Rootes75, May 12, 2026
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