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A few details about Raymond Orsman 8th Army

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posted on 2024-06-05, 19:46 authored by Their Finest Hour Project Team

Raymond Orsman was in the 8th Army. He travelled from Cornwall to South Africa and up northwards to Egypt. He then went to Bologna, Italy, where he stayed for 2 years before coming home.

His daughter had no dates or other details as her father never spoke of his experiences. She brought along his medals, newspaper clippings and a letter from General Montgomery to the 8th Army.

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1 - 5. Various newspaper clippings concerning the progress of the War in Africa and Italy 6 - 8. Medal box and details of WWII medals. These were never worn. 9. Letter from Gen Montgomery to 8th Army July 1943

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Raymond Orsman

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Anon

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Contributor is the daughter of Raymond Orsman

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Shared at West Meads Community Hall, West Sussex on 11 November 2023. The event was organised by Bognor Regis u3a.

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106031 | BOG029

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