WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk 16. I fought at Dunkirk and saw Harold Larwood bowl
Jul 4, 2019
John Hamilton, a 101-year-old Dunkirk veteran, shares his intense fitness regime and memories of shooting down a Stuka at Dunkirk. He recalls attending Lords in 1932, being coached by Patsy Hendron, and encounters in the cricketing world. Hamilton vividly describes his chaotic experience at Dunkirk, facing bombing raids, helping wounded men, and escaping on a destroyer.
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John Hamilton's Fitness Regime
- John Hamilton exercises vigorously five days a week, starting at 7:30 AM for two hours.
- His routine includes treadmill, biking, running machine, weights, and floor exercises for endurance and strength.
School Days with Roald Dahl
- John Hamilton shared dormitory with Roald Dahl at school and heard his storytelling.
- After the war, they lost contact but John read Dahl's stories at libraries and on local radio.
Early Cricket Memories
- John first went to Lords in 1932 and was handed a program by Dennis Compton.
- He was coached by Patsy Hendron and saw famous bowlers like Harold Larwood and Headley Verity bowl.