From Pit to Palace
An illuminating book on one man's military career. The son of a Yorkshire policeman, his first job was deep undergrouind as an electrician in a colliery. After a brief spell in the army he made a career change and sampled police work for a time. Wanting more from life, he re-joined the parachute regiment as a 'Tom'. From there on there was never a dull moment. A fascinating story. A fascinating life.
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