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posted on 2024-06-05, 19:39 authored by Their Finest Hour Project Team

Arthur Leonard Whiting was sent to North Africa during the war, but also fought on beaches in south of France. Chosen to guard King George V. Trained as a navy marine.

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1. Story (contained in letter to request medals) 2. MOD Birthday card

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Arthur Leonard Whiting

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Stephen and Linda Carpenter

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Father

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Shared at Hungerford Library, Berkshire on 30 November 2023.

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114561 | HUN016

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    Their Finest HourWorld War TwoAfricaAfricanArmed ForcesEuropeEuropeanFranceFrenchGeorge VIKingKing George VIMilitaryMonarchNavalNavyNorth AfricaNorth African CampaignRoyalRoyalty

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