On 12 July 1940, Frank, together with the rest of the 157th HAA Battery made it back to England having embarked for France from Southampton almost 8 months previously on 15 October 1939.  The Battery moored alongside the Princes Landing Stage in Liverpool at 1800 hrs.

Frank wrote immediately using a postcard showing a picture of the SS City Cairo which he had just disembarked from.

12/7/40

Dear All,

Arrived at L'pool by boat this evening quite safe and sound.  Believe coming to London almost immediately but not sure about leave just yet.  Hope you are all safe and sound.  Fondest love to all and xxxxxxx for Anne.

Frank

The 157th HAA Battery Unit Diary entry for 12 Jul;y 1940 reads:

0800   At sea - convoy now 23 ships and one destroyer.

1030   O.C. troops inspection of Personnel and ships etc.

1800   Arrived Liverpool.

2100   Left Liverpool for London.

The 53rd HAA Regimental Diary entry for 12 July 1940 reads:

            15m off Welsh coast.

            Voyage 1556 miles.

1800   Moored at PRINCES LANDING STAGE, LIVERPOOL.