For Honour's Sake - The AJEX Podcast
For Honour's Sake is brought to you by AJEX The Jewish Military Association.
The history of the Jewish contribution to Britain's armed forces begins at the moment of Resettlement, stretches through the Restoration, Georgian and Victorian eras, into the 20th Century, and right up until the modern day. Well over a hundred thousand Jews, from a community that has never numbered more than 400,000 have fought in all conflicts, in all places, at all levels, and in all ways.
For Honour's Sake recounts these stories and speaks to those who served.
For Honour's Sake - The AJEX Podcast
Ken Smith on joining the Army at the end of WWII and the rebuilding of Europe
Born in 1927, Ken Smith was an evacuee who just missed the end of WWII but served for four years in the 4th Queen’s Own Hussars, in Italy and Germany, as the allies began rebuilding Europe and staking out the Cold War.
We discussed his military career, his childhood in Notting Hill, his evacuation in Wiltshire, and his experiences in the film industry, which included mixing with many movie stars.
After the film industry, Ken became a successful businessman and has been a long support of AJEX.
Our host, Dan Fox, once again builds a special bond with our guest in this touching discussion across the generations.
Huge thanks to Ken's son Adam for his support and help making this episode happen.
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