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Eileen Hogan (b. 1946)

Robert Anthony 'Tony' Leake (b. 1925) 2015

Oil and charcoal on card | 65 x 55 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external) | RCIN 408483

Robert Anthony 'Tony' Leake (b. 1925)

Eileen Hogan (b. 1946)

Robert Anthony 'Tony' Leake (b. 1925) 2015

Original work: © the artist. Photograph: Royal Collection Trust/All Rights Reserved

Original work: © the artist. Photograph: Royal Collection Trust/All Rights Reserved

Description

Dr Tony Leake, Corporal with the 8th Batallion The Parachute Regiment, took part in the mass parachute drop behind the German lines. He blew bridges over the River Dives and set up defensive positions. The Battalion was cut off for five days, eventually being relieved by the Highland Division.

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Commissioned by HRH The Prince of Wales
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Creator(s)

Search the collection Eileen Hogan (b. 1946)
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Search the collection Robert Anthony 'Tony' Leake (b. 1925)
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Oil and charcoal on card

oil paint, canvas

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65 x 55 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external)

74.3 x 64.1 x 6.2 cm (frame, external)
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