12/11/2025
Like many of us, our beloved Prestbury House Care Home, Macclesfield resident Jim, a proud World War II Royal Navy veteran, spent yesterday morning paying his respects to all those who have lost their lives in service to our country, especially those who served alongside him. After he laid his wreath at Macclesfield Town Hall, Jim was interviewed by the team at BBC North West, who asked him about his time in the war, particularly during the Battle of the Atlantic.
Jim also had a feature on The Joe McGrath Breakfast Show, during which he spoke about the day the war broke out, mentioning that he was 17 and a half at the time but still tried to enlist that same day, having to be told to wait until he was 18 by the recruiting Sergeant Major!
Jim's words and memories are incredibly moving, and we are thankful that he was willing to share them not only with us but with the world. There is much to be learnt from Jim's story, so do be sure to have a listen and watch his interview on BBC iPlayer should you get a moment.
Thank you BBC North West and BBC Radio Manchester for sharing Jim's story.
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