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Digby was born in Atcham, Shropshire, on 21 May 1917. He was the second son of Henry de Grey Tatham-Warter, a landowner with several estates in the southwest of England. Digby's father fought in the First World War with the Artists Rifles; he was gassed in the trenches and died when Digby was 11. [2] Digby was educated at Wellington College ...
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Throughout its history, Britain has produced its fair share of eccentric characters. Choosing to charge into battle against a German Panzer division whilst wielding an umbrella and donning a bowler hat certainly places Major Digby Tatham-Warter right up there with the best of them! During training ...
Digby Tatham-Warter was born on the 26th May 1917, and was commissioned into the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry in January 1937. He was posted to the 2nd Parachute Battalion on the 12th October 1943, whilst they were based in Italy, and took command of "A" Company. Fiercely independent, slim, over six feet in height, and eager ...
Jan 21, 2016 · One might think that being surrounded by the German SS is no laughing matter, but don’t tell that to British Major Digby Tatham-Warter. This cool Airborne officer used classic British grit and wit to fight off the German onslaught against overwhelming odds and encourage the fighting spirit of his paratroopers until they had fired their last round during the failed attempt to hold the bridge ...
Major Digby Tatham-Warter, who commanded 2nd Battalion’s A Company, realized a more forceful attack would be needed. He assigned Lieutenant Jack Grayburn to the assault. Grayburn’s men painted their faces black and bound their boots with strips of curtains to make sure there was no rattling equipment or weapons.
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Jun 15, 2023 · Destructive weapons were used on all sides in an attempt to gain the upper hand. However, not everyone who fought always used the guns and other technology at hand. British soldier Digby Tatham-Warter famously went into battle wearing a bowler hat and carrying his umbrella, which he used to defend himself and others.
Mar 21, 1993 · Allison Digby Tatham-Warter (always known as Digby to his friends) was born on the 26 May 1917 and came from Shropshire. Educated at Wellington and Sandhurst (where he won The Saddle) he was the second son of Henry de Grey Tatham-Warter, a country landowner with estates in the Midlands and the West Country. His father, having been badly gassed ...
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