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Group Photograph of 13th Parachute Battalion, December 1943.

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Group Photograph of the Sergeants of A Company, 13th Parachute Battalion, 1945.

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David Robinson discusses his early days in the Paras, 1943

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David Robinson discusses the organization of the PIAT anti-tank platoon, 1943-4

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David Robinson discusses the preparation for D-Day, 6th June 1944

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David Robinson discusses defending the Ranville drop zones after D-Day

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David Robinson discusses the fighting for Hill 13, Putot-en-Auge, 20th Aug. 1944

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D Robinson discusses fighting around Pont L’Eveque, 21st Aug. 1944

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David Robinson discusses heavy casualties during the Normandy campaign

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David Robinson discusses his experiences in the Ardennes, 1944-5

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David Robinson discusses an attack on Bure, January 1945

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David Robinson discusses experiences of street fighting in Bure, 1945

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David Robinson discusses his experience of street fighting in Bure, 1945 (Continued)

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David Robinson discusses jumping with 13th Parachute Battalion under fire

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David Robinson discusses the 6th Airborne Division's advance to the Baltic

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David Robinson discusses his experience of the Far East

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David Robinson discusses the link-up with the Russians at Wismar, May 1945

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David Robinson discusses the occupation of Copenhagen, May 1945

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David Robinson discusses his experiences in the Far East until VJ Day, 1945

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Memorial at Putot-En-Auge, Normandy to soldiers of 13th (Lancs) Parachute Battalion

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Group photograph believed to be of men from the 13th Parachute Battalion

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Brian with his owner Betty Fetch

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Citation for the award of the MC to Major RM Tarrant, Normandy, 1944.

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Summary of war diaries for 13th (Lancs) Battalion during battle in the Ardennes.

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Pte Ernest E Potter

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Certificate of service for pte aj hose

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MM citation for pte aj hose

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King's letter to pte aj hose

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Release book for pte. aj hose

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13th South Lancashire Battalion Laying up of Colours

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Cine Film of 13th Lancashire Parachute Battalion in Warrington

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Field grave for Norman Scott, Bure, Belgium

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Tom Schaffer

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Lt Col Luard's letter Re Lt JS Jeavons 23 Sept 1944

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Section of the 296 Squadron RAF War Diary. Contains details about 13th Bn drop with Para Dogs.

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296 Squadron RAF continued. Further details of Para Dogs in Normandy.

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Article in the Camberley News about Brian the Para Dog

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Article in the Leicester Mercury about Brian the Para Dog

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Certificate of the award of the Dickin Medal for Gallantry by the PDSA to Para Dog Brian 1947

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Letter from the RAVC to Miss Betty Fetch concerning the return of Para Dog Brian

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Another letter to Miss Betty Fetch from Major Bridgeman of the RAVC concerning Brian

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Another letter to Miss Betty Fetch from Major Bridgeman of the RAVC concerning Para Dog Brian

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Collection of newspaper clippings (47/48) concerning Dickin Medals (Brian/Ricky)

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More Newspaper Clippings (1947) concerning Dickin Medals for Para Dogs

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Newspaper Clippings from 1947 concerning Dickin Medals awarded to various animals

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Picture and short article of Betty Fetch and her Para Dog Brian, 1947

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Short article from Mrs Dee Swann about her time at the War Dog Training School and Bing

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Old display of Bing the Para Dog at the Airborne Forces Museum, Aldershot

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J McAndrew Newspaper Obituary

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Two members of Scout Platoon, 13 Para Bn, with Para dogs, c1944-5.

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With the 13th Battalion in Normandy in 1944 by the late Padre Whitfield Foy.

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Sergeant Stanley Braddock, c1944.

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Private Robert E Johns, 1944.

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Citation for the award of the Military Cross to Lt W F Hogdson, 1944.

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General Bernard Montgomery and others in a quarry at Ercarde in Normandy, 16 July 1944.

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Group photograph of the Officers of 13th Parachute Battalion, September 1944.

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13th Battalion (Lancashire) The Parachute Regiment Sept 1944

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Members of 13th Battalion (Lancashire) The Parachute Regiment, September 1944.

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Letter of Condolence from OC B Coy to Mrs Sands, September 1944

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Group Photograph of 2 Platoon, A Company, 13th Parachute Battalion, 1945.

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Group Photograph of 1 Platoon, A Company, 13th Parachute Battalion, 1945.

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Group Photograph of 3 Platoon, A Company, 13th Parachute Battalion, 1945.

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Group photograph of HQ Platoon, A Company 13th Parachute Battalion, 1945.

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Group Photograph of Signallers Platoon, 13th Parachute Battalion, 1945.

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Group Photograph of 4 Platoon, B Company 13th Parachute Battalion, Salisbury, 1945.

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Members of 13 Parachute Battalion relax with a Para dog, 1945.

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Cpl Walton with a Para dog, probably near Wismar, 1945.

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Men of 13th Battalion relax in the Far East, 1945-6

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Private Bingham in Far East with two soldiers, c1945.

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Pte Binghams Airborne Forces leaflet signed by new members, c.1945

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Lt Otway and Pte Bingham moving kit, c1945.

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Men of the 13th Para Bn at Halfway House, c1945.

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Three soldiers from the 13th Bn with Bren, c1945.

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Ralph Whitworth (right) with fellow Para and local girl in Singapore 1945

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Two members of 13 Para Battalion and local girl in Singapore, 1945.

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Top down view of a trophy Japanese flag signed by men of the 13th Lancashire Parachute Battalion

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Bingham Warwicks trophy Japanese Flag signed by members of the 13th (Lancashire) Parachute Battalion

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Two members of Scout Platoon, 13th Para Bn, with Para dogs and horse, c1945.

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Two members of 13 Para Battalion with German POWs in background, c1945.

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Officers of the 13th Battalion (Lancashire) The Parachute Regiment, February 1945.

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13th Parachute Battalion Officers' Football Team, Malaya, 1945.

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Citation for the award of the Military Cross to Capt The Rev Whitfield Foy, 1945.

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Non Commissioned Officers with Field Marshal Montgomery in Belgium, c1945.

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Citation for the award of the Military Cross to Major 'Jack' Watson, 1945.

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Recommendation for the award of the MC to Lt Clements, 1945

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Newspaper (unknown) cutting, 1945.

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Group photo of A Coy, 13th Parachute Battalion Officers and SNCOs, February 1945.

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Group photograph of A Company 13th Parachute Battalion, February 1945.

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Warrant Officers & Sergeants Mess. 13th (Lancs) Parachute Battalion. Larkhill, Wilts. February 1945.

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Stanley Edgar Vincent Rogers taken during operation Varsity

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Ptes Rogers and Boardman, 13 Para Bn, during Operation Varsity, 1945.

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Two members of 13 Para Bn during Op Varsity or the advance to the Baltic, 1945.

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Captured enemy aircraft at Wunstorf airfield, April 1945

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A British soldier examines captured Messerchmitts at Wunstorf Airfield, 1945

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A captured Junkers Ju 88G aircraft in a hangar at Wunstorf airfield, April 1945

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A captured Junkers Ju 88 aircraft in a hangar at Wunstorf airfield, April 1945.

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Group photograph of officers decorated by Field Marshal Montgomery, Lüneburg Heath Germany, 1945.

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Scout Platoon of 13th (Lancs) Parachute Battalion with Para Dogs, Wismar, Baltic, May 1945.

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Photo of Lt Geoff Otway given to Pte Bingham when he left, c1946.

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The PDSA Dickin Medal presented to Brian the Para Dog

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Field burial site for members of 13th Parachute Battalion killed in action at the Battle of Bure, 1945.

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Photographs of the 13th Battalion memorial at Bure, 2013.

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Laurie Wheeden and General Hill CBE at the 71st Anniversary Commemorations in Normandy, 5-7 June 2015.

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Group Photograph of 13th Parachute Battalion, December 1943.

Group Photograph of the Sergeants of A Company, 13th Parachute Battalion, 1945.

Memorial at Putot-En-Auge, Normandy to soldiers of 13th (Lancs) Parachute Battalion

Group photograph believed to be of men from the 13th Parachute Battalion

Brian with his owner Betty Fetch

Citation for the award of the MC to Major RM Tarrant, Normandy, 1944.

Summary of war diaries for 13th (Lancs) Battalion during battle in the Ardennes.

Pte Ernest E Potter

Certificate of service for pte aj hose

MM citation for pte aj hose

King's letter to pte aj hose

Release book for pte. aj hose

Field grave for Norman Scott, Bure, Belgium

Tom Schaffer

Lt Col Luard's letter Re Lt JS Jeavons 23 Sept 1944

Section of the 296 Squadron RAF War Diary. Contains details about 13th Bn drop with Para Dogs.

296 Squadron RAF continued. Further details of Para Dogs in Normandy.

Article in the Camberley News about Brian the Para Dog

Article in the Leicester Mercury about Brian the Para Dog

Certificate of the award of the Dickin Medal for Gallantry by the PDSA to Para Dog Brian 1947

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Newspaper Clippings from 1947 concerning Dickin Medals awarded to various animals

Picture and short article of Betty Fetch and her Para Dog Brian, 1947

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Old display of Bing the Para Dog at the Airborne Forces Museum, Aldershot

J McAndrew Newspaper Obituary

Two members of Scout Platoon, 13 Para Bn, with Para dogs, c1944-5.

With the 13th Battalion in Normandy in 1944 by the late Padre Whitfield Foy.

Sergeant Stanley Braddock, c1944.

Private Robert E Johns, 1944.

Citation for the award of the Military Cross to Lt W F Hogdson, 1944.

General Bernard Montgomery and others in a quarry at Ercarde in Normandy, 16 July 1944.

Group photograph of the Officers of 13th Parachute Battalion, September 1944.

Members of 13th Battalion (Lancashire) The Parachute Regiment, September 1944.

Letter of Condolence from OC B Coy to Mrs Sands, September 1944

Group Photograph of 2 Platoon, A Company, 13th Parachute Battalion, 1945.

Group Photograph of 1 Platoon, A Company, 13th Parachute Battalion, 1945.

Group Photograph of 3 Platoon, A Company, 13th Parachute Battalion, 1945.

Group photograph of HQ Platoon, A Company 13th Parachute Battalion, 1945.

Group Photograph of Signallers Platoon, 13th Parachute Battalion, 1945.

Group Photograph of 4 Platoon, B Company 13th Parachute Battalion, Salisbury, 1945.

Members of 13 Parachute Battalion relax with a Para dog, 1945.

Cpl Walton with a Para dog, probably near Wismar, 1945.

Men of 13th Battalion relax in the Far East, 1945-6

Private Bingham in Far East with two soldiers, c1945.

Pte Binghams Airborne Forces leaflet signed by new members, c.1945

Lt Otway and Pte Bingham moving kit, c1945.

Men of the 13th Para Bn at Halfway House, c1945.

Three soldiers from the 13th Bn with Bren, c1945.

Two members of 13 Para Battalion and local girl in Singapore, 1945.

Bingham Warwicks trophy Japanese Flag signed by members of the 13th (Lancashire) Parachute Battalion

Two members of Scout Platoon, 13th Para Bn, with Para dogs and horse, c1945.

Two members of 13 Para Battalion with German POWs in background, c1945.

Officers of the 13th Battalion (Lancashire) The Parachute Regiment, February 1945.

13th Parachute Battalion Officers' Football Team, Malaya, 1945.

Citation for the award of the Military Cross to Capt The Rev Whitfield Foy, 1945.

Non Commissioned Officers with Field Marshal Montgomery in Belgium, c1945.

Citation for the award of the Military Cross to Major 'Jack' Watson, 1945.

Recommendation for the award of the MC to Lt Clements, 1945

Newspaper (unknown) cutting, 1945.

Group photo of A Coy, 13th Parachute Battalion Officers and SNCOs, February 1945.

Group photograph of A Company 13th Parachute Battalion, February 1945.

Warrant Officers & Sergeants Mess. 13th (Lancs) Parachute Battalion. Larkhill, Wilts. February 1945.

Ptes Rogers and Boardman, 13 Para Bn, during Operation Varsity, 1945.

Two members of 13 Para Bn during Op Varsity or the advance to the Baltic, 1945.

Captured enemy aircraft at Wunstorf airfield, April 1945

A British soldier examines captured Messerchmitts at Wunstorf Airfield, 1945

A captured Junkers Ju 88G aircraft in a hangar at Wunstorf airfield, April 1945

A captured Junkers Ju 88 aircraft in a hangar at Wunstorf airfield, April 1945.

Group photograph of officers decorated by Field Marshal Montgomery, Lüneburg Heath Germany, 1945.

Scout Platoon of 13th (Lancs) Parachute Battalion with Para Dogs, Wismar, Baltic, May 1945.

Photo of Lt Geoff Otway given to Pte Bingham when he left, c1946.

The PDSA Dickin Medal presented to Brian the Para Dog

Field burial site for members of 13th Parachute Battalion killed in action at the Battle of Bure, 1945.

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