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The Civilian Bomb Disposing Earl : Jack Howard And Civilian Bomb Disposal In Ww2
Hardback Edition: 1
Charles 'Jack' Henry George Howard, GC, 20th Earl of Suffolk & Berkshire, worked in bomb disposal in close proximity with his secretary Beryl and Fred his chauffeur, and the three became widely known as 'The Holy Trinity'. Whenever an unexploded WWII bomb was reported, it
was quickly brought to the Earl's attention, especially if it was tricky. Thirty four bombs were successfully defuzed by The Holy Trinity and their loyal team of Royal Engineers. The thirty-fifth bomb blew them up. This book recalls the extraordinary story of the bomb disposing Earl, who was eventually awarded the George Cross for his work for his country.
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Pages : 224
Publisher : Pen & Sword Books
Publication date : 2015-05-19
Subjects: Non-fiction, Humanities, History, Politics, Second World War, Weapons & Equipment