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posted on 2024-06-05, 19:15 authored by Their Finest Hour Project Team

Cyril was in the RASC stationed in Egypt and Palestine during WW2. He was also attached to the camouflage unit. Cyril said after the war that he had a wonderful experience serving and even signed up for extra time.

Daughter has brought in various photos and poems taken and written by her Father during WW2.

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1. Photos, poems, and Christmas cards. 2. YMCA, Programme from concert 1942. 3. Service guide to Cairo.

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Cyril Wilband

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Jacqueline Lindsay

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Contributor's Father

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Shared at Danum Gallery, Library & Museum, Doncaster on 4 November 2023.

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97564 | DON010

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    Their Finest HourWorld War TwoATSAfricaAfricanAuxiliary Territorial ServiceBritish EmpireEgyptEgyptianEmpireFemaleGermanGermanyMedalPhotoPhotographPhotographsPhotosRhineRhinelandWar WorkWomanWomenWorkWorkers

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