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Message 1 - Roy Beautement - How did he die?

Posted on: 23 February 2004 by Peter - WW2 Site Helper

You will find details of your uncle here ^{About links}

Regarding the 'legend' I think your uncle would have been properly trained and would not have disobeyed a direct order; such a lone action, without knowing the full picture or plan, would have endangered both himself and probably others.

For example, sometimes troops are ordered to fall back to draw the enemy forward, as the sides move forward in a pincer movement. Troops cannot decide for themselves, any such disobedience would result in a court-martial. I am sure your uncle was a brave and well trained soldier.

Kind regards,

Peter