Packed house for Ely author’s SAS talk on Reg Seekings

The history of the wartime feats of Reg Seekings drew a large audience at St Peter’s Church in Ely where author Tony Rushmer spoke about the highly-decorated SAS soldier.

Stuntney-educated Seekings and his brother Bob – along with Soham lad Eric Musk – served in the Special Air Service in the Second World War.

And around 140 people turned out to hear about some of the men’s exploits as Ely resident Rushmer spoke about his new book SAS Duty Before Glory, The True WWII Story of SAS Original Reg Seekings.

Rushmer gave insights into the trio’s gallantry during a well-received presentation and then answered questions from the floor before signing copies of his book.

Eric Musk’s grandchildren and great grandchild joined Tony Rushmer at the book event held in St Peter’s Church, Ely. (Image: Tony Rushmer)

In the throng were members of the Seekings and Musk families, including Major (ret’d) Kerry Seekings, son of Bob and nephew of Reg.

Major (ret’d) Kerry Seekings says the book has been a gift. (Image: Tony Rushmer)

Mr Seekings, a former soldier in the Parachute Regiment, said: “The book has been a gift we never expected…a story that is now written and which will not be lost in the passage of time.”

Rushmer said: “It was a privilege to have the opportunity on ‘home soil’ to share stories about Reg, Bob and Eric. That there were members of the Seekings and Musk families in attendance made the night extra special for me.”

Signed first-edition copies of the book are available to buy at Toppings booksellers.

Check out the Toppings website to find out more information about author events taking place in Ely over the coming months.