TRIBUTES have been paid to daring war hero and "gentleman" Ray Ellis, who was one of the last surviving Notts veterans of the Second World War Battle of Knightsbridge.Recorded as one of the most celebrated acts of bravery in the history of the Royal Artillery, the 107th Regiment of the South Notts Hussars was virtually wiped out in the battle.Former Hussar Captain Gil Aldridge believed Mr Ellis, from Hucknall, was the last soldier to fire at the Germans before his capture in the North...
Reported by Nottingham Post 8 hours ago.
TRIBUTES have been paid to daring war hero and "gentleman" Ray Ellis, who was one of the last surviving Notts veterans of the Second World War Battle of Knightsbridge.Recorded as one of the most celebrated acts of bravery in the history of the Royal Artillery, the 107th Regiment of the South Notts Hussars was virtually wiped out in the battle.Former Hussar Captain Gil Aldridge believed Mr Ellis, from Hucknall, was the last soldier to fire at the Germans before his capture in the North...
Reported by Nottingham Post 8 hours ago.