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Part 1: The Seventeenth Man?
Welcome the the story of The Seventeenth Man? Albert Joseph Holtom was a founding member of the 2nd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment,...
Paul Press
May 5, 20231 min read
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Part 7: Operation Simcol (Italy) – 2nd to 25th October 1943
Although there is no mention of Italy in Albert’s service records, his letters home, Field Service Postcard, and Christmas card from...
Paul Press
Jun 21, 20239 min read
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Part 6: Operation Fustian (Sicily)
Lieutenant Andrew Roberts signed Albert’s Service and Pay Book to confirm that Albert had qualified for the Africa Star, dating the entry...
Paul Press
Jun 2, 20232 min read
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