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General Information:
British Section: PHOTO GALLERY: VIDEO GALLERY:
Killing Rommel Video
GUEST BOOK:
LRDG Links
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WWII Music: Song clip "Lili Marlene", German and English versions (Requires RealPlayer)
EMAIL CONTACT: Send questions, comments, suggestions and information to Jack Valenti at the LRDG Preservation Society email address: LRDG@prodigy.net
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Mission Statement of the LRDG Preservation Society: To learn as much as possible about the unit, the men in it and the equipment and tactics they used. Then to share that information with all whom wish to learn. To that end this group has built a replica of a classic WWII LRDG truck (1942 Canadian Chevy, right hand drive, India format) and outfitted it with "historically correct" military equipment, gear, provisions, and uniforms. The vehicle was built by Rick Butler in Yreka California from several vintage trucks and parts from around the world. Converting a left hand drive vehicle to right hand drive was one of many challenges.
The LRDG Preservation Society is the inspiration of Jack Valenti who is the chief historian, coordinator of equipment and artifact procurement and show organizer. The truck is displayed several times a year throughout the California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington areas and staffed by "LRDG clad" volunteers. This is a non-profit organization that survives through its volunteers whom donate equipment, historical information, time and money. Our society includes LRDG enthusiasts from countries like England, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Portugal, South Africa and more. The only requirement for membership is an interest in history, get on the mailing list and maybe an official LRDG T-shirt! For more information contact Jack at his email address: lrdg@prodigy.net
Newsletter for
LRDG Preservation Society Although it does not show on the website there has been a lot of activities going on with the Society. Unfortunately the War and Peace show is out this year as Uncle Sam got to me first, hopefully I’ll be able to afford to go next year. We missed the P.G. Good Old Days parade as we were in Tulsa at that time. We did make the MVCC meet at Tower Park and the Castroville Parade; although the MVCC meet was well attended we were the only MV in the Castroville Parade this year. Update on some near term events are; we are planning to participate in the Morgan Hill 4th of July parade and we are signed up for the Seaside “Parade of Champions” on July 5th. Unfortunately the Monterey 4th parade has limited their parade to just two military vehicles, so most of the locals are boycotting their parade. We figured that we would go where we are most appreciated. Now one of the premier events this year that we are planning to attend is the “Marching thru History” event in Chino , Ca. on Oct. 3rd & 4th. Here is their web site with all the particulars of the event; http://www.marchingthruhistory.com/ if you care to see all that is going on be sure to hit their web site. Now this event is in the heart of the Los Angeles area so I expect all of those that have been bugging me to come southern California will be there. In fact I would like those that would like attend to help with set up and man the display to contact me as I need to let the director of the event know how many people we will have in the display area. Rick and I will be camping on the site along with others (I hope). 2009 Summer and Fall Activities:
Now with that all done, I need to get caught up on some other things that I have been neglecting. I have been remiss in reporting that Jonathan Pittaway has released his Second Edition of “LRDG Rhodesian”. It actually was released in Dec. 2008. I received my copy sometime in April or May. Now when I say Second Edition you are probably saying “I have the first edition why do I need the second?” Well the reason is; it is a complete new book, with many more photographs (previously unpublished). I sure would like to know where he got them all and would love to get copies. It also has added information on German units; complete LRDG Rhodesia medal citations and many stories by LRDG veterans. He was also kind enough to add a spread about the LRDG Preservation Society (about 8 pages as I recall). My only complaint is that he won’t let me sell in the U.S. so you have to order direct from him at his web site http://www.dandy.co.za or his e-mail address agencies@iafrica.com
Photo above is from WWII LRDG vet "Titch Cave" who now lives in South Africa. See more photos from Titch under "WWII LRDG units in the field" section. This is like being in a dust storm on the mars (very fine soot blowing 50mph plus, yellow or reddish haze\fog) that can last for several days. Sometime it will rain mud too. Actually there's a positive in that the fine silt covers everything and kills misquotes, "nature's insecticide".
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