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EILEEN HOGAN (B. 1946)

Robert Anthony 'Tony' Leake (b. 1925)

2015

Oil and charcoal on card | RCIN 408483

Dr Tony Leake, Corporal with the 8th Battalion The Parachute Regiment (still The Parachute Regiment, of which HRH The Prince of Wales is Colonel-in-Chief). Leake took part in the mass parachute drop behind the German lines. He blew up bridges over the River Dives and set up defensive positions. The Battalion was cut off for 5 days, eventually being relieved by the Highland Division.

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