posted on 2024-06-05, 19:15authored byTheir Finest Hour Project Team
Arthur was stationed in Italy where he was shot but was saved as the cigarette case he kept in his jacket pocket deflected the bullet. This saved his life. Arthur would then always carry the cigarette case with him.
This was the only WW2 memory he would ever talk about.
Arthur's Daughter brought in her Father's collection of medals, pin badges, documents and photos.
History
Item list and details
KOYLI badge and medals.
Various documents relating to Father
Person the story/items relate to
Arthur Elston Lenthall
Person who shared the story/items
Christine Lenthall
Relationship between the subject of the story and its contributor
He was contributor's Father
Type of submission
Shared at Danum Gallery, Library & Museum, Doncaster on 4 November 2023.