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John Hill wrote: "I first saw Ron Gleason at Cardington where we reported for service and took the oath.   It was about a fortnight after I had left school - never had a beer!   Ron appeared, immaculately dressed - as a Teddy Boy - his hair fashioned into - I learned - a "Tony Curtis" at the front with a DA (Duck's Ass) at the back, immediately above what I learned was called a "Boston".   It was quite a sight for me who had led the sheltered life.   He recovered from his visit to the hairdresser, survived square bashing and latterly showed up in Jever using "thee" and "thou" as, he said, "one does in Sheffield".   It was all an eye opener for me."   (Thanks to John Hill.)
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