Title:
Fred Webb's D-Day memories
CJX 407670 Able Seaman Fred Webb DSM, Was
right at the fore-front of the action as he and his mate Brummy were Ramp
winchmen on the landing craft 10-17, a tank carrier.
He earned his Distinguished Service Medal
after removing a live shell by hand from the vessel. But here he tells
of the fears and the fun which was had as he and others like him made
history....
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Fred Webb
of Gloucester is awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, partly because
he mis-heard the Captain. MORE |
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Infantry
soldier Geoffrey Hobbs, from Slimbridge, lost his best friend as his
regiment marched to the front line. MORE |
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After
landing on a Normandy Beach Alan McQuillan of Kemble risked his life
to keep the Allied Airforces flying. MORE |
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