The son of a Second World War veteran, who died earlier this month, has paid tribute to his father’s heroic wartime efforts.
Ron Hadaway, who lived in Skipton for 20 years, died on June 10 at the age of 92.
Mr Hadaway was one of the last three survivors of the Liverpool-based 106th RHA (Lancashire Hussars), who distinguished themselves in action during World War II in the Western Desert of North Africa, Greece and the Battle of Crete.
His son, Robert Hadaway, of Foulridge, Pendle, said: “There were many stories of his time serving as one of the original Desert Rats, chasing the Germans and Italians out of North Africa, including capturing an Italian five-star general during one of his forays behind enemy lines."
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