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Sergeant George Harrod

We don't get to know much at all about Sergeant Harrod, except that he is the youngest and least experienced in the team. The parachute jump to get into the territory is his first ever, and he is nervous for it. Schaffer is told to look after him.

Overview

  • Name George Harrod
  • Rank Sergeant
  • Nationality British
  • Role description Small role
  • First appearance 00:03:13 (In the airplane)
  • Actor Brook Williams

Background

Harrod is radio signalist, and on this mission he has the responsibility for the team's radio equipment.

Comments

Although a very minor role, we think Brook Williams' impression of the young and innocent Sergeant Harrod is quite good. But you get to know the character too little before he's killed, so you easily forget that he was on the mission as well.

Favourite line

Harrod standing and looking slightly embarrassed after asking a question.

During the mission brief.

Colonel Wyatt Turner: No more questions I take it?

Sergeant George Harrod: Yes, sir. Begging the Colonel's pardon, sir. What's all this about? I mean, why is this man so damned important?!

Colonel Wyatt Turner: That will do, Sergeant. You have all the information you require.

Vice Admiral Roll: I think that if we are sending a man to what may be his death, Colonel, he has the right to know why...

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Random stills

Schaffer, Smith, Mary, and Carnaby looking toward the door Turner has just jumped from, their expressions stunned.
The group’s shock underscores the mission’s dramatic end.