Signees

Today The Log Book contains over 200 signatures from veterans and witnesses of this horrific conflict. Each signature represents a direct link to past and the signer’s individual story which we here try to present in the most respectful and honorable manner attempting to preserve the history and ensure future generations can learn and maintain the legacy others sacrificed so much to give us.

Signees

Harold Billow

27 April 2019 Lars McKie 0

As he laid face-down on the snowy ground in a field at the Baugnez crossroads on December 17th 1944 he had to stifle his breath while “playing dead”. A slight movement will result in instant [Read more]

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Ben Skardon

10 April 2019 Nick Devaux 0

Colonel Ben Skardon signed the Log book on 10 April 2019. This stoic gracious man – who has experienced unspeakable human cruelty – continues to give generously of his time and lead by example. His [Read more]

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Vito V Alongi

30 March 2019 Nick Devaux 0

Vito V Alongi had a ringside seat to witness the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri (BB-63) in Tokyo Bay on 2 September 1945. Standing one of the massive turrets he saw the Japanese delegation sign [Read more]

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Les Rutherford

20 February 2019 Nick Devaux 0

LES RUTHERFORD – British Army Dunkirk escapee, RAF Lancaster bomb aimer Les Rutherford joined the British Army in 1938 and found himself as part of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) fighting with with 51st Highland [Read more]

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Les Grafton

8 February 2019 Lars McKie 0

Imagine being a 12 year old London resident living through the German bombing campaign of 1940 and 1941. Your childhood containing almost daily bombing raids on your city in a deliberate campaign to put terror [Read more]

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Douglas Sayles

19 December 2018 Nick Devaux 0

DOUGLAS SAYLES – Royal Navy, HMS Imperial (D09) Mr Douglas Sayles signature would not have been possible without the sterling assistance of The Northern Echo author Joanna Morris. Likewise, thank you Councillor Gerald Lee, representative [Read more]