You picked your best men
During the Second World War patrols were regularly sent forwards into No Mans' Land not only to gain information about the enemy but also to stop the enemy from patrolling. These patrols were usually led by a young officer. The work was dangerous and unwelcome but had to be done.
Peter Lewis
Peter remembers selecting men for a patrol at Gazala in 1942.
Peter Lewis's transcript (PDF) [32KB]
Russell Collins
Russell remembers preparing for a patrol in Italy in 1944.
Russell Collins's transcript (PDF) [30KB]
John Brooker
John remembers taking out a patrol in Sicily in 1943.
John Brooker's transcript (PDF) [31KB]
Ian Neal
Ian Neal's biography (PDF) [47KB]
Ian remembers leading a patrol in Tunisia in 1943.
Ian Neal's transcript (PDF) [30KB]
Russell King
Russell King's biography (PDF) [49KB]
Russell remembers leading a fighting patrol in Tunisia in 1943.
Russell King's transcript (PDF) [40KB]
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