During his time at Ashton as a POW he was deeply moved by the kindness shown to him by the locals .
Bert 's paratrooper training became a useful attribute and he excelled in the goalkeeper position .
During Bert 's time at Ashton as a POW Bert was deeply moved by the kindness shown to him by the locals .
Bert 's paratrooper training became a useful attribute and he excelled in the goalkeeper position .