FORT PURBROOK : 1940-41 by A.F. Izett

The following extract is from the memoirs of a soldier, Mr. A.F. Izett, written as a result of a visit to Fort Purbrook in later years.

The article in the Palmerston Fort Society, The REDAN, is an extract from the memoirs of a soldier, Mr AF Izett, who died of cancer in 1989. In 1940 he was in the 65th Chemical Warfare Company, on 13 June 1940 he was moved to Cosham Portsmouth and billeted with civilians. Fort Purbrook was requisitioned for an equipment store and operational base.

This extract below has kindly be provided by the Palmerston Fort Society

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