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Crews of some Priests self-propelled guns at work preparing them for the river crossing. 17 Brigade, Garigliano area. Photo 17 Jan 44 2 APFU Sgt. Johnson. NA 10922.
17 January 1944 is the eve of
the launching of the first stage of the battle for Rome.
Armour
moves up for the battle, and mobile “PRIEST” Guns and their crews prepare. Last minute adjustments and repairs are
carried out on the guns, and the gunners eat their eve of battle meal. Gunners of the 471 Battery, Surrey and
Sussex Yeomanry prepare themselves and their mobile PRIEST Guns for the battle.
NEW INFORMATION RECEIVED SINCE BOOK PUBLISHED:
"Mark Howard, historian
researching the 98 Field Regiment Royal Artillery”
It is
believed that the Sergeant working on the gun is Sgt.
Gerry Tonkin.
Priest F1 Sgt. Gerry Tonkin on right Winter 1944
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