Cyril Elliott, who died at 103, drove lorries and helped liberate prisoners in World War Two.
Cyril Elliott, who died at 103, drove lorries and helped liberate prisoners in World War Two, according to the now-disbanded Sheffield branch of the Normandy Veterans Association.
During the war Mr Elliott drove lorries through Normandy into north-west Europe, carrying Bailey Bridges which were portable, pre-fabricated, truss bridges used extensively by the British military. Children from nearby Hinde House School attended along with Sheffield Sea Cadets and representatives from Royal Mail where Mr Elliott worked for over 30 years.
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