posted on 2024-06-05, 19:15authored byTheir 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.
History
Item list and details
1. Photos, poems, and Christmas cards.
2. YMCA, Programme from concert 1942.
3. Service guide to Cairo.
Person the story/items relate to
Cyril Wilband
Person who shared the story/items
Jacqueline Lindsay
Relationship between the subject of the story and its contributor
Contributor's Father
Type of submission
Shared at Danum Gallery, Library & Museum, Doncaster on 4 November 2023.