Jim Radford is 88 years of age and a member of our folkclub. Folk mob in Eltham.UK
It is more then likely that Jim Radford was the youngest person to take part in and to watch unfold the D.Day landings.

He was a 15 year old galley boy on the Deep sea Rescue Tug Empire Larch which played a major role in the salvage of Merchant vessels and Navy ships hit or damaged or sinking due to enemy action during the landings. He saw first hand the horror s of War at a very early age.

In later years Jim was a active peace campaigner. and still attends peace and anti war rallies to this day. Over his later years he has learned and memorized over 500 Sea Shanties.


To answer Lead Fingers question above this thread is for any 2nd world war song or shanties that folk may want to contribute.
Kind regards to all
Pierre.