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A veteran interview with

Bert Haddrall

Bert Haddrell was a Company Runner with A Company 4th Battalion Dorset Regiment. After an attack on Hill 112 he was lucky to be alive. 70 years later

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About Bert Haddrall

Bert Haddrall recounts how he was 19 when he arrived on the Normandy beaches in war, which was far away from his so far sheltered life. Memories of dead cattle in fields and men screaming in terror were some of the horrific sights which met the 4th Battalion, Dorset Regiment, A Company Runner. Bert remembers being frightened, ‘anyone who says they weren’t afraid, I’m afraid I don’t believe them.’

Following a Nebelwefer attack at Hill 112, Bert was badly wounded. He recalls his memories of the kindness he received from others. Recounting how a corporal shielded Bert from further injury by covering him with his own body. Bert describes the treatment he received and people he met in hospital as wonderful.

Bert’s interview captures his honest emotions of both fear and pride when serving at 19. He talks about the sights he witnessed and wounds he endured, but also the kindness and care he was given.

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A veteran interview with

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Bert Haddrell was a Company Runner with A Company 4th Battalion Dorset Regiment. After an attack on Hill 112 he was lucky to be alive. 70 years later

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Haddrall, Bert. A Veteran Interview with Bert Haddrall. Interview by Unknown. Legasee, n.d. https://www.legasee.org.uk/veteran/bert-haddrall/. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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Haddrall, B. (n.d.). A Veteran Interview with Bert Haddrall. [Interviewed by Unknown]. Legasee. Available at https://www.legasee.org.uk/veteran/bert-haddrall/ (Accessed: 17 May 2025)
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