BLOUNT, Arthur Harvey
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Rank:
Corporal
Unit / Base:
12 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
South Wales Borderers
Service:
Army
Number:
3972221
Died :
Saturday, March 28, 1942
Killed in action or died of wounds
Age:
26
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Operations:
Local Roll of Honour:
Corporal Arthur Blount was reported missing 28 March 1942 after Operation Chariot at St. Nazaire, later confirmed killed in action. Arthur was part of a demolition team who embarked for the raid on HMS Campbeltown. Son of Charles George Blount, and of Annie Blount, of Morden, Surrey.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/41 and WO417/44.
St Nazaire Society website.
Primary Roll of Honour:
Photo of grave in Gallery:
Yes
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