Have You Ever Wondered What Happens to Your Poppy Pounds?
South Wales Echo › November 10, 2006
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Summary
Veteran Clifford Walters spent five years dodging German fire as he manned Britain's searchlights and anti-aircraft guns repelling unrelenting Nazi attacks.
He has had different battles in recent years - but has found a willing comrade in the Royal British Legion.See the full content of this document
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Have You Ever Wondered What Happens to Your Poppy Pounds?
Clifford was just 19 when World War II broke out and, as a soldier in the Royal Engineers, he was sent to operate the searchlights protecting St Athan air base from German bombers.
He narrowly escaped death when a German plane caught in his spotlight ...See the full content of this document
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