The story
The four millionth British soldier to be demobilised, Rifleman John Neale, aged 31, of the King's Royal Rifles, leaves his unit in Brussels, Belgium with his kit bag 9 February 1946. Rifleman Neale, of Hounslow, Middlesex, served as an officer's batman.
There's more to discover
You have arrived at just one small part of Back to Normandy — a personal project dedicated to preserving stories, images, music and memories of the Second World War.
Every record is a doorway to a larger story. Explore Back to Normandy to discover more, or visit Fred Vogels' personal website to learn about the person and the projects behind it.