Burton upon Stather Heritage Group
The 19th of February History Calendar
On this day 67 years ago in 1957 Major General Sir Percy Hobart of the 79th Armoured Division died aged 71, in Farnham, Surrey.
He was the man responsible for Hobart's Funnies
which included the Duplex Drive Tanks. As part of this work he spent some time at the Burton Tank Ramp site.