Tag: VE Day

• On This Day in 1945 – Pvt. George Edward Smith, on VE Day.

  

  VE (Victory in Europe) marked the official end of hostilities in the European theatre of operations and probably the largest, most joyous celebration in human history.Unless, of course, you happened to be former US Army Air Forces Private George Edward Smith. While most of the rest of the world basked in the joy of victory and the relief…

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  May 8, 2021

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• Leroy Henry, Shepton Mallet and the curious case of George Edward Smith.

  

  A few days ago Channel 5 screened another episode of Hidden History of Britain. Presented by former politician Michael Portillo, the episode covered Shepton Mallet Prison and the case of Leroy Henry. Shepton Mallet should be familiar to readers of Crimescribe, as should Leroy Henry who I’ve previously covered. You can watch it here. I…

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  May 8, 2018

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