William Francis Kynaston "Sheriff" Thompson OBE was a British soldier and journalist. Born in Greenwich, London in 1909 Thompson served in the army for 30 years before becoming the defence correspondent of the Daily Telegraph.
Thompson (left) and members of his HQ loading a jeep after landing by glider at Arnhem
Robert Henry Cain
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Major Robert Henry Cain VC TD was a Manx recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Robert Henry Cain at his VC investiture
Two Airborne soldiers demonstrate a PIAT antitank weapon.
A German Sturmhaubitze 42 at Arnhem.