This photograph is courtesy of Frank Mee and shows Stockton Cadets – 8th Battalion DLI, in 1944. Holding the board is Quartermaster Sgt Ian Downs, front row second from right is Frank Mee and far right is Sgt Bob Marley.
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Standing third from left back row Sgt John McNally he joined the army shortly after the photo was taken and was my Guard Commander on my first Guard after joining the army. Seated centre was Major Downs the father of the Sgt holding the sign. Left of Major Downs was Captain Collet. Although I can remember many names I cannot put them, to faces after all this time.