Henry K Dodwell, known as 'Kim' volunteered for the airborne forces from The Green Howards in March 1943.
He was parachute jump trained at RAF Ringway on Course 89 in October 1943. His instructor noted this about Kim's performance:
"Intelligent, very keen and hard working. 'A+' first class parachutist" He was at first posted to 12th Para Bn before becoming a member of The 22nd Ind Para Coy.
Kim went on to serve in Normandy and India.
For more detail please read his personal account of his experiences in Normandy and his letter/biography sent to Airborne Assault.
Kim Dodwell
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