Photograph of Howitzer, Lunaberg, Germany, 1940s
Item Reference : cny04470

Description

An example of a Howitzer in action at Lunaberg, Germany. Iori Lewis joined the 146 Field Regiment R.A & 146 Medium Regiment R.A. Pembroke & Cardiganshire Yeomanry T.A in 1939. He left his job at the Shell petroleum depot to fight in the war. After basic training Iori was mobilised first to North Wales then to the Midlands and later sent to protect the south coast of England. He saw action in the North African Desert, took part in the invasion of Italy and the invasion of Normandy.

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