Royal British Legion
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At the age of 16, Ernest Gaskell joined the Royal Navy during WWII – lying about his age to do so.
During his service, he survived mine explosions, sinking ships and periods of intense combat while helping to liberate Greece and aiding prisoners of war in Yugoslavia.
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During his service, he survived mine explosions, sinking ships and periods of intense combat while helping to liberate Greece and aiding prisoners of war in Yugoslavia.
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