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The story of the Irishmen who deserted from the Irish Army, and joined the Allies in the struggle against fascism during the Second World War, has been kept secret for over half a century. These men fought in some of the bloodiest battles of the war. And after the war they were all Court Martialled – even the dead men....

A Few Deeds Short of a Hero

Published March 2009

Robert Widders served in all three branches of the armed services; the Royal Navy, the Army and the RAF. A Few Deeds Short of a Hero tracks his life from childhood through naval service in the NATO rapid response Atlantic Squadron during the Cold War, through Army military manoeuvres in German, with the Royal Tank Regiment, and active service in RAF Field Hospitals during the Gulf War...