"Mark Howard, historian researching the 98 Field Regiment Royal Artillery”
It is believed that the Sergeant working on the gun in the opening sequence is Sgt. Gerry Tonkin.
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Priest F1 Sgt. Gerry Tonkin on right Winter 1944
For those wishing to buy the "Battle for Monte Natale" please go to: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/John-Ernest-Strafford/a/5971 The book is a hard back with 300 pages including over 100 photos and maps. For an Audio-Visual version see below right:
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