Sergeant York (1941)

David Bruce: Bert Thomas

Quotes 

• Cockney Soldier : Any of you blokes got a cigarette?

  Bert Thomas : Yeah.

  Cockney Soldier : Thanks. You know, you Yanks got here in the nick of time. We were running shy of these. Besides, we could do with some help.

  [shell whistles] 

  Cockney Soldier : Look out!

  Cockney Soldier : It takes a while, but you'll learn when to flop and when not to. They say you never hear the one that hits you. Bah - that's only half the truth.

  Cockney Soldier : The whole truth is that if you hears it, you've got a chance. Duck! See what I mean?

  Cockney Soldier : Heinie's got the range good.

  'Pusher' Ross : Yeah. A guy could get killed round here.

  Bert Thomas : Duck!

  Cockney Soldier : Don't be afraid - this one will pass over. See? Takes time it do, but you'll get the 'ang of it.

  [another shell whistles] 

  Cockney Soldier : Duck again!

  Cockney Soldier : If that was shrapnel now, we wouldn't be flopping at all.

  Cockney Soldier : We only flop when...

  [notices Bert has been hit] 

  'Pusher' Ross : Okay, Bert, the express has gone through.

  [realises Bert is dead] 

  'Pusher' Ross : Bert!

  Cockney Soldier : If one's got your name on it, there's nothing you can do.