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Eric William Lovell (father, b. 1921) served in Italy. Did not talk about war service until holidaying after war in Italy, also mentioned he served in Egypt with the R.A.S.C.

One of 7 boys in the family, all served in all branches (see newspaper front page article).
Leslie Lovell (uncle) served in navy, and see release papers from 1945. Also received official citation for BEM (see London Gazette).
Charles Lovell (uncle) was awarded for bravery in distinguishing an aeroplane fire.
George Lovell (uncle) had been on SS Strathallan which was torpedoed in 1942.

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1. Service Record/Release Book 2. War Medals 3. Newspaper cutting (7 brothers) 4. Release papers 5. 1945 bravery citation for Charles Lovell 6. Printout of SS Strathallan

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Lovell brothers

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Father and Uncles

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Shared at Hungerford Library, Berkshire on 30 November 2023.

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114249 | HUN004

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