“…1945 1939-1945 "Fusilier Dennis Donnini VC, 1945" [HFR0198], 1945 Fusilier Donnini from Easington, County Durham was the youngest winner of the Victoria Cross during World War II. He was a junior packer with the Durham Cable Company and a member of the National Union of General and Municipal Workers. …”

“…In the 1930s, the IFTU extended its membership outside Europe. During World War II, the IFTU operated from London, supported by the TUC, but could not play any significant role. …”

“…In the 1930s, the IFTU extended its membership outside Europe. During World War II, the IFTU operated from London, supported by the TUC, but could not play any significant role. …”

“…Bill was an AEU shop steward before World War II and had joined the union at about age 16 in 1936. …”