257179 Sgt Cyril Barber British Army 5th Btn Royal East Kent Regiment from:Lewes, Sussex Cyril Barber, my Dad, joined 5th Battalion, The Buffs Royal East Kent Regiment, on 18th of October 1939 and served throughout the war. He was discharged with the rank of Sergeant in February 1946.
On his discharge papers, the Commander of the 36th Infantry Brigade, Brigadier Musson, wrote of Cyril: "A man of initiative, cheerfulness and reliability. Of temperate habits and excellent behaviour. He has been employed in the responsible position of Provost Sergeant at Brigade HQ for over two years. He has seen active service overseas in France, North Africa, Sicily, Italy and Austria and was awarded the Divisional Mark of Esteem in recognition of his good service."
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