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Derek was injured in training four days before D-Day...
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D MINUS 4
By Derek Sprange
Derek was injured during a training exercise just four days before D-Day, which meant he wasn't able to take part in the operation. While he now sees this as proof that he has indeed lived a charmed life, back then he very much wanted to 'see some action'. Derek also spares a thought for the countless friends he lost on D-Day.

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Title:
D MINUS 4
Contributor:
Derek Sprange
Length:
1.31 mins
Date:
03 Jun 2004
Source:
Video Nation London
Country:
England - London
Categories:
Fears
Memories
Relationships
Feature:
D-Day


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