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Old 14-12-20, 19:55
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Originally Posted by Allan L View Post
My dad, also Allan Layton, stayed on post war as a driver and having achieved the heady total of 5,000 miles without an accident received this plaque, which he was permitted to display on any military vehicle that he was driving. (Whatever had happened in New Guinea didn't count!)

The plaque is in pristine condition today (unlike dad who passed in 2006) with no marks or scratches which might suggest that it was ever displayed.
That's a great memento of your Dad and his skills, Allan!
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