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Gratitude to the ROC

09/21/2018 10:58 PM
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The coffin of British Army veteran Gerald Fitzpatrick is seen covered with the flag of the Republic of China (ROC) on Thursday in Leeds, England. Fitzpatrick asked before his death that his coffin be draped with the flag as a symbol of his gratitude to the ROC troops who rescued his unit during the Battle of Yenangyaung in Burma during World War II. CNA photo Sept. 21, 2018


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