Lionel Bowman, who came from the Wansted / Ilford Area and Paddy Deighan were Friends. Before being called up for the Army, and Joining 2 Commando, Lionel was employed by one of the National Newspapers. He was of Medium Height but quite sturdily Built. A very Positive man.

He was taken ill in Sicily ( As so many were ) and hospitalised, but he had recovered in time to be sent to catch up with us at Salerno.

In the nicest possible way Paddy Deighan was a Happy go Lucky Irishman who liked a Pint and Dog Racing.

Lionel rejoined 5 Troop part way through the action ( I was already a Casualty so I was not there ) but Paddy told me that a German sniper shot Lionel.

Post War I found myself at one stage working for a Large Timber Firm at Stratford, " Gliksten ", and Lionel's Brother in Law. was also working there. They knew about Paddy Deighan and were hoping that he would call to see them. However, Paddy who was quite a " gentle soul ", never got to see them. He did try on two or three occasions , but stopped to have a pint to bolster his Courage, and then felt that he was not fit to go.

He finished up in Australia, and had a Daughter out there. I am not sure if there were any other Children.

Harry Jacobs was a Small Jewish Lad who came from the Glasgow Area.

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