By early December 1944, the regiment was operating near Ravenna fighting German troops who were retreating North through Italy and on the night of 3 December, the regiment began their attack on the town of Faenza.
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He spent his last days in Paddock Wood helping with the hop harvest.
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Then, leaping on a Sherman tank supporting the Company, he ordered the tank commander to drive from one fire position to another, whilst he sat, or stood, on the turret, directing Besa fire at the advancing enemy, regardless of the hail of small arms fire.
Second World War Victoria Cross winner John Brunt was born there in 1922 and his family lived there before moving to near Whittington some six years later.
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