James Holland
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Appearances Over Time
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And then you're badged, basically.
You're badged, yeah.
You're sent over to Normandy and you're given a badge when you get there.
And he's from North London.
He's joined the Royal Armoured Corps in September 1942 when he turned 18.
And he chooses this only because he's already liked vehicles and he'd never been particularly keen on walking.
And actually, he lived to a very good old age.
I think he was like 94 or 95 when David died.
But he loved motor racing.
Right.
And one of his last trips to Normandy was in his E-Type.
No idea at all.
It's extraordinary, isn't it?
Yes, because he's got a load of replacement Cromwell tanks.
Right.
And he's in charge.
Right.
So, right, you're in charge of taking those over to Normandy.
And that's it, they drown.
They're gone.