247331 Gnr. Thomas Devlin British Army Royal Artillery from:Gateshead Unfortunately, dad, Thomas Devlin who was also a Dunkirk vet passed away when I was quite young.
One story, he told me, was about his capture, which was at the Battle of Gazala in 1942. Dad was delivering dispatches on his motorbike, during a massive German attack. On rounding a corner, dad was confronted by a platoon of German motorized infantry. He slowed down and raised his hands, the German officer then said, 'for you Tommy the war is over', and dad said (being a bit of a wit), 'how did you know my name was Tommy.
Dad was always impressed by the German soldiers, how well they looked after the prisoners, with food and medication, in contrast to other Axis military.
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