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Geoffrey Cox MP meets HMS Tetcott veterans
Geoffrey Cox met wartime veterans from the crew of HMS Tetcott last Saturday at a reception and exhibition of photographs and memorabilia, organised by Holsworthy Museum.
Geoffrey Cox, MP for Torridge and West Devon, met wartime veterans from the crew of HMS Tetcott last Saturday at a reception and exhibition of photographs and memorabilia, organised by the Holsworthy Museum, at Holsworthy Market Hall. The MP spent time discussing their experiences with the Royal Navy veterans, who had served on the Hunt Class Destroyer during the Second World War.
(Left) Geoffrey Cox with veteran of the crew of HMS Tetcott John West holding a copy of the "Tetcott - The Thrill of the Chase" with John's son and (right) with former Ordinary Seaman of HMS Tetcott, Bob Stowell and Mrs. Stowell.
Geoffrey Cox said: "I was privileged to be able to meet some of the crew of HMS Tetcott. They were extraordinarily modest about the service they had rendered to their country in action in the Second World War. However, we should always remember that our freedoms were dearly purchased by the courage and sacrifice of men such as these...