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1998.135.080.068
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TRAINING IN THE UNITED KINGDOM, 1939 - 1943
FORMATION AU ROYAUME-UNI, 1939-1943
Devil's Dyke Hotel, March 1942
Lt Martin & Carrier Platoon with 2" mortar, Jevington England, January 1943. Lt M.A. (Rusty) Martin is firing the 2" mortar.
Jevington lies on a minor road between Polegate and Friston. The Jevington parish church is dedicated to St Andrew and contains Saxon elements (including a tower) as well as many other medieval architectural features, including a 14th-century font. It is west of Hastings and north of Eastbourne.
From the Album (Scrapbook) of Major W.David Blackburn consisting of captioned photos and clippings from newspapers and magazines. The items are from Canada, England and Italy. He served in the Regiment from 13 August, 1940 to 12 February 1944. He commanded "C" Company in Italy.

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