One young man's gallantry

Our story to day is about personal bravery and one young man's gallantry in WWII and how he won a Military Cross fighting in Germany at the tender age of twenty. (states the official citation) The superb example and personal bravery over a long period, under the most difficult conditions, shown by Lieutenant Ventris was beyond praise and was largely responsible for this important objective being' captured," added the citation. His initiative, encouragement and coolness on the battle-field undoubtedly saved many lives." Podsafe Music: Intro Clips with kind pemission of Words at War Home Web page Words at War www.peopletalk.libsyn.com