Changing of the guard at US Army base
Civilians working at the US Army ammunition depot at Ditton Priors, near Bridgnorth, were bidding farewell to Lieutenant William Howerton in April, 1968. Lt Howerton had been commanding officer at the base for six months, and was going to the USA before heading for Vietnam the following July.
Lt Howerton, right, was pictured handing over the reins to his successor Lt Martin T Butler.
