As World War II started , Brillant wanted to volunteer to join the Buffs .
As World War II started , Brillant had typhoid and instead joined the Royal Navy as Chief Petty Officer in role of Engine Room Artificer ( ERA ) in 1942 .
As World War II started , Brillant wanted to volunteer to join the Buffs , but had typhoid and instead joined the Royal Navy as Chief Petty Officer in role of Engine Room Artificer ( ERA ) in 1942 .