The Italian Campaign
All too often the sacrifices made in Italy are overshadowed by the Allied landings in Normandy. Some of those who fought for the liberation of Italy even referred to themselves ironically as “D-Day dodgers”, yet all who took part in the campaign knew the hardships and sacrifices made in one of the fiercest struggles of the war in Europe. (Image: IWM NA 14999)
Pilot Officer Alfred Louis Briand DFC, 145 Sqdn., Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Flying Officer Burnham John Malcom Thorp, 178 (R.A.F.) Sqdn., Royal Canadian Air Force
Flight Sergeant Ronald Cecil Bray 1315659, 178 Sqdn., Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Flight Sergeant Robert Charles 1562672, 600 Sqdn., Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Flight Sergeant 1578575 Colin Wilshaw Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 178 Squadron
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