This picture is credited to Sgt. Mike Lewis, Army Film Unit in one of the Hartenstein's roofless service buildings, originally the Orangery and situated close to 4th Brigade's HQ. This location was established in 2004 by Robert Voskuil. According to the book, The 156 Para Bn - "From Delhi to Arnhem" by John O'Reilly, the image features men from Lt St. Aubyn's escort from C Coy. With Pte Dugdale, far left and L/Cpl Roesnburg at the back of the group holding a pistol. Many others claim to be in this photograph.
My father is the rearmost soldier in this photo as the section leader. He says that the photo was taken as they were clearing the local houses of German infantry. It was not a posed shot but taken as they were actually doing the job, the photographer just appeared and snapped the photo.
marnie brown said:
My grandfather is the soldier 2nd from the right. His name was George Allan and sadly died in 2009 aged 90.
He was immensely proud of his and the part of the 1st airborne during Market Garden.
Kaya Brown said:
My great grandfather is the only soldier wearing the beret. This is my most favourite photo of him as he always said how awful the helmets were and refused to wear his. He died 5 years ago on the 9.9.09. We swear he did that on purpose.
Christine Sargent said:
Yes totally agree. My father is second guy in on right. Pvt Alfred J Ward HQ 4th Para Brdg. driver to Brigadier John Hackett
The guy on left is Pvt John Dugdale 10 Cco 156 Para
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He was immensely proud of his and the part of the 1st airborne during Market Garden.
The guy on left is Pvt John Dugdale 10 Cco 156 Para
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