Thursday, August 14, 2025

Lieutenant Geoffrey Winter 1 York & Lancs.

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Book: Battle For Monte Natale Introduction Page xix

From left to right: Fleur Winter (wife of Geoffrey), Eileen Norton (wife of Colonel Geoffrey Norton), Colonel Geoffrey Norton – Former Colonel of the York & Lancaster Regiment, John Strafford, Lieutenant Geoffrey Winter - Platoon Commander 1 York & Lancs., Caroline Strafford (wife of John).   John Strafford was presented by Colonel Norton with the tie of the York & Lancaster Regiment in honour of his father Ernest Strafford.   Colonel Norton and Lieutenant Winter are wearing the regimental tie.   (Photo 2014)


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