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Discussion in 'WWII Obituaries' started by brndirt1, Aug 7, 2008.

  1. brndirt1

    brndirt1 Saddle Tramp

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    Great Escape veteran Eric Dowling dies at 92
    By JILL LAWLESS
    Associated Press Writer

    LONDON (AP) -- "Eric Dowling, nicknamed "Digger" for helping excavate tunnels used in the breakout from a World War II German prison camp that became known as the "Great Escape," has died. He was 92.
    Dowling played a key role in planning the 1944 escape by 76 prisoners from Stalag Luft III prison near Sagan in eastern Germany - now Zagan, Poland. He forged documents, made maps and helped dig three tunnels code-named Tom, Dick and Harry..."

    Full story at:
    The Associated Press: Great Escape veteran Eric Dowling dies at 92

    I send heartfelt condolences to his family and friends, it appears he led a long and generally healthy life considering what he had been through.
     
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    Kai-Petri Kenraali

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    R.I.P. Eric!
     
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    The ultimate heroes are passing too quickly!
     
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  4. Otto

    Otto GröFaZ Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    RIP.

    Clint, feel free to post the entire obituary here and attach the photos. I don't support plagiarism, but with these obits I make an exception. News(paper) websites tend to take these obits down after a time, and the info is lost. I think everyone would prefer this info is available to all for as long as possible. Just be sure to post the source as well.
     
    Otto, Aug 8, 2008
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    Skipper Kommodore

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    RIP Sir :poppy:
     
    Skipper, Aug 9, 2008
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  6. Mortman2004

    Mortman2004 Dishonorably Discharged

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    Rest in peace...
     
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