Contrary to the trivia point, his hat is an Australian slouch hat and the pin, from the Australian Imperial Force (AIF). Fascinating he is wearing it. The Australian 9th Division was pivotal in the El Alemein battle. Without them, Churchill and Montgomery knew they would not of won, they acknowledged that post War. After Pearl Harbour all Australian units were ordered to return to Australia, to meet the Japanese threat. The 9th stayed because Churchill had Roosevelt promise US divisions would be sent to Australia. The 9th returned after El Alemein. It must of been the background that led George to wear it. The British regretted they didn't have an Australian Corps available for D Day.
Review of The Rat Patrol
