The Last of the Tide: Portraits of D-Day Veterans: Black Watch Castle and Museum [Perth]

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    PETER KUHFELD (B. 1952)

    Cecil Newton (1923-2015)

    2015

    Oil on canvas | RCIN 408476

    Cecil Newton was a Trooper with the 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards. On D-Day he was a DD 'Swimming' Tank gunner, landing as part of the first wave on Gold Beach. After destroying a German defensive position, his tank became swamped and he was required to evacuate on to the beach.
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