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'Cockleshell Heroes' My uncle was there!
Well the making of the movie actually
Harold 'Podge' Overbury was stationed at Eastney when they made the film and got a speaking part. A great man who is still with us. Joined the Corp in 1939 and retired in 1970. Just a couple of pictures of the great man himself . Irv Last edited by Irv; 27-05-13 at 09:31 AM. |
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Speaking part or screaming part?
Phil
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One of my favourite films that used to be shown at the camp cinema when I was a sprog - along with Stalag Luft 17...... He has done well to hang on in there. |
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The usual pitch of a first drill!
I have his medals now to keep them safe Irv |
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Nice group - Looks like he took part in making a lot of history.
Phil
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He's mentioned in a number of sites if you Google him. Spent most of the war in Burma. The medals look good on one of my other uniforms.
Irv |
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Knew 'Podge' when I was but a young Junior Marine at ITCRM, Lympstone 1964. He was CSM 'X Troop' Training ... Firm but Fair. Several years later had the pleasure of sitting next to him at an RMA Dinner in Tavistock swinging the lamp.
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He's still a great guy, just can't remember anything now
I go down and see him every now and then in Exmouth. He has some very good friends who keep an eye on him. Just turned 89! Christmas he fell over in his living room and broke his shoulder, he was pissed,good man!! Spent Xmas in hospital. Irv |
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Thanks for that Irv ... Good to know he's still with us !
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Just out of interest. He gave me this clipping. Apparently this was him!!
Irv |
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That would be typical ! The drill instructors knew no bounds when it came to God's Little Acre - another favourite was to send a Recruit Squad clambering over the 8 feet wall around the Parade Ground in Best Blues and white gloves.
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If anyone knows where I can get an original musketry instructors badge as in the picture of 'Podge' in full flow please get in touch with me.
Regards Irv |
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Irv - a reasonable compromise might be found on 'Fisher Paton and The Red Baron' site ... he's a former Royal Marine, produces what appears to be a goodish example.
Ritchie. |
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Hello Irv
Great stuff! Was your uncle in Brunei or Borneo? I see he has the NGSM, GSM and the PJM. Any chance he was on the Albion? My Dad was a Stoker on "The Old Grey Ghost" and perhaps their paths crossed......... All the best, Andy |
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Hi Ritchie,
Just had a thought. Did you know Capt. R.V. Henry? Known as Vic. Irv |
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