An interview with Joe Ekins

An interview with Joe Ekins

Joe Ekins of the Northamptonshire Yeomanry, was a gunner in a Sherman Firefly. On August 8, 1944, under incredible pressure, he destroyed 3 Tigers. Later his tank was knocked out, and he never fired a gun again. He was not decorated for his incredible performance.

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