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Serving in the 8th Army at El Alamein

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posted on 2024-06-05, 19:32 authored by Their Finest Hour Project Team

Father was interviewed on Central News on 40th anniversary of the Battle of El Alamein. Served in the 10th Royal Hussars armoured division. Contributor has a collection of war trophies along with his medals of service record. North Africa and Italy.

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1. Tank flag/pendant 2. Photo of Bob Arnold 3. Medals (in frame) 4. Service book

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Robert Arnold

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Clare Ashmore

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Contributor's father

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Shared at National Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire on 17 February 2024.

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118503 | NMA041

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