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The Last of the Tide: Portraits of D-Day Veterans: Palace of Holyroodhouse

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CATHERINE GOODMAN (B. 1961)

Eric Johnston (1923-2020)

2015

Oil on canvas | RCIN 408474

Eric Johnston, Trooper with the 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards (predecessor of The Royal Dragoon Guards, of which HRH The Duke of Rothesay is Colonel-in-Chief). Johnston was a co-driver within the Reconnaissance Troop. He took part in the battle of Villiers-Bocage and the defence of Hill 103. He fought with his regiment throughout Normandy, having to bail out of his tank on several occasions.
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