He’s one in all Britain’s nationwide treasures however actor and comic Bernard Cribbens OBE was additionally a Paratrooper.
Throughout his two years within the Paras, Bernard frolicked in Palestine, the place his unit repeatedly got here beneath hearth.
A coaching report on the time described him as a very good performer. A label which served him effectively as he launched his showbiz profession.
The star of Carry On movies and Dr Who was a visitor of The Parachute Regiment after elevating cash for the welfare of injured Paras and their households.
The 87-year-old handed over a cheque for £17,000 to the Regiment’s official charity, SUPPORT OUR PARAS. – www.supportourparas.org
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