Father & Mother - Dad was born on 13 August 1919. Dad served in the war - Garth Wright served 1939-45. Died in 2019 aged 99 - a well-known Dunkirk veteran in Plymouth, committed to Remembrance. Served in the Territorial Army, which he joined with his friends. Born in Plymouth - brought up in Swilley and moved to Thorndon. Parents ran 'New Inn' Pub (now 'Elephant's Nest'). His friend was Ken Stephens, who owned a 250 Royal Enfield motorbike - dad's girlfriend was Dinah Stephens, who was Ken's sister. Another friend was Roger Palmer (known as 'Reg'). He has many friends who owned motorbikes; Peter Dodd and Harry Anderson who owned a Triumph 350 and BSA 350 Blue Star. They used to go on day trips to Looe. Motorbiking was something he did before the war as a hobby - it brought about a feeling of comradeship and he enjoyed going away together with his mates. Once a year, he would go on a training fortnight paid for by his employer + was given a bounty of £5 from the Army (which was equivalent to 2 weeks' wages) and was given their keep as well. As war with Germany was imminent, Garth had joined up and enlisted with the Territorial Army, 153 Battalion, which was part of the 51st Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, based at Crelake Barracks at Tavistock. Was due to go on TA training course at Watchet, Somerset, on 3rd September 1939 - when war declared. Training as anti-aircraft gunners, shooting at old biplanes towing a sock - firing rounds with Baker Light and carrying smoke to identify the shot. Took part in dance at Ambrosia factory, Lifton - went there on a motorbike with Dinah on the back. Returned home at 1 am - rabbit ran in front of the bike and both riders were knocked off - got home bruised and awakened Mum (grandmother). There was a telegram at home waiting for him - orders from the Army, instructing him to report to Crelake Barracks, Tavistock, at 6 am that same morning. So Garth packed his kit and went immediately to Tavistock to report for duty. Billeted in West Street. Full week of training - Plasterdown ...