SMART, Albert Kenneth

Rank: 
Private
Unit / Base: 
9 Commando
Prior Police Service: 
Leicester Police
Regiment/Corps: 
Leicestershire Regiment
Service: 
Army
Number: 
14241644
Albert Smart 9 Commando
Albert Smart was a serving Leicestershire Police Officer who volunteered in July 1942 as part of the Police Intakes. He was attached to No.9 Commando on 9 September 1942 after completing his training at the Commando Depot (CBTC).
1 February 1944 wounded during operations in Italy.
17 February admitted No.70 British General Hospital.
He did not rejoin the Commando being classed as permanently medically unfit as a result of his wounds spending the next year in 22 Civil Affairs Section and the HQ Military Government Land Section.
24 March 1946 released from service. Final rank attained Corporal.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72.
Forum message titled - Albert Kenneth Smart - 9 Commando 1942-1944.
[Image and Service Record] Ash Smart (grandson).
 

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