64 yr old shrapnel

Discussion in 'World War 2' started by 51highland, Mar 24, 2008.

  1. 51highland

    51highland Member

    Just listened to a story on the local BBC (Look East) tv news. A ww2 veteran had been to hospital for investigation on his lungs. The consultant told the gentleman concerned that there was nothing cancerous, but, they had found a sliver of Shrapnel in his lung. Asked when he got it, he replied " I must've got it during the battle for Pegasus Bridge, thats when I was wounded".
    His Name, Don Shepherd of the Royal Engineers. The consultant has decided to leave it where it is as it is not causing any problems.
     
  2. Antipodean Andy

    Antipodean Andy New Member

    Crikey, someone interview that man properly!
     
  3. Kyt

    Kyt Άρης

    Makes smoking sound like a safer option
     
  4. Antipodean Andy

    Antipodean Andy New Member

    Don't get any ideas!
     

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