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Gerry was in No 3 Commando. A page from the Royal Variety Performance programme. Photo posted by Julie Warren.
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No.3 Commando. Photo courtesy of Paul Dixon.
Gerry Brereton was blinded in an explosion during a raid. This put pay to his potential football career (he'd played for Derby County before the war) but he could still sing a pretty good tune and had a huge hit with 'Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me'.
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Gerry Brereton was blinded in an explosion during a raid. This put pay to his potential football career (he'd played for Derby County before the war) but he could still sing a pretty good tune and had a huge hit with 'Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me'.
In album Gerry Brereton, No.3 Commando]]> Nick Collins photo Tue, 27 Jan 2015 22:22:51 +0000