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    Soldier’s Desert Storm memory

    Friday, January 22nd, 2021 - Written by GRAHAM FORD
    Kevin Mercer’s gun was the first of all the land forces to fire, and was photographed doing so in this image which appeared on the front page of The Times

    Last Saturday was the 30th anniversary of Operation Desert Storm – and a moment to reflect for former soldier, Teri Kevin Mercer, who was thrust into the heat of battle.

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