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This book is dedicated to four soldiers who volunteered

for service Up North, and played a vital role 70 years ago

in the Alamein battles between July and October 1942,

when the tide was turned in the Second World War:

Lieutenant Colonel Cyril Cochran, Officer Commanding,

SA Irish Regiment and the Botha Regiment

Company Sergeant Major (later Commandant)

Bertie Simpkins, Rand Light Infantry

Sergeant (later Lieutenant) Peter Bunton, No.

1 Gun, 1st Field Regiment, SA Artillery

Bombardier John Bunton, No. 2 Gun, 1st Field Regiment,

SA Artillery (who fell in the battle at Alamein)