Bill Speakman VC

[Andyg]

Not normally a fan of the RIP threats however perhaps a few here might what to to pay their respects to a proper hero (in the true sense of the word) who passed away today.

For more information about the man see https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Speakman

[Strnglwhank]

Not normally a fan of the RIP threats however perhaps a few here might what to to pay their respects to a proper hero (in the true sense of the word) who passed away today.

For more information about the man see https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Speakman

One of the last of the old school hero’s. Not sure we’ll see the like again. Thank you & rest easy fella


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[Sinnlover]

He was some man
Legend has it he threw beer bottles at the Chinese when he ran out of grenades.
We are unlikely to see his like again.

[thieuster]

I read his Wiki-page: a true hero indeed. I'm sure that others will fill his shoes. Ordinary men or women will step forward like Speakman did and become a hero. Sad though that we need war(s) to become aware of potential VC heroes.

Menno

[MrSmith]

I met Bill Twice about 5 years ago,I was working on the poppy appeal campaign and we travelled down to Cornwall to shoot him for that November’s ad campaign. For some reason we had to reshoot a week later and I had to stand in line next to him but out of focus as if we were on parade. He was humble, and a real gent, you could tell he was somebody who would never give up but he certainly didn’t come across as an action hero/gung-ho swashbuckling type. I feel honoured to have met him.