HOWARD, Alan Duncan
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Rank:
Marine
Unit / Base:
41RM Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Marines
Service:
Royal Navy
Number:
PO/X 105934
Born:
Saturday, January 6, 1923
Birthplace:
West Hartlepool, Durham
Died :
Saturday, September 11, 1943
Killed in action or died of wounds
Age:
20
Cemetery/Memorial:
Operations:
Local Roll of Honour:
Marine Alan Howard of Suggitt Street, West Hartlepool, died during operations at Salerno, Italy. Prior to joining the Forces he was an apprentice joiner and plumber. A former pupil of Jesmond Road School and for many years a member of the 1st West Hartlepool Company of the Boys Brigade (St. Lukes). He was also a member of the Grosvenor Cycling Club.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/132.
Reports in the The Northern Daily Mail on the 8th and on the 11th October 1943 (with image).
Primary Roll of Honour:
Photo of grave in Gallery:
Yes
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