FOX, Arthur Thomas

Rank: 
Marine
Unit / Base: 
48RM Commando
Regiment/Corps: 
Royal Marines
Service: 
Royal Navy
Number: 
PLY/X108266
Born: 
Wednesday, March 14, 1923
Birthplace: 
Birmingham, Warwickshire
Died : 
Tuesday, August 29, 1944
Killed in action or died of wounds
Age: 
21
Cemetery/Memorial: 
Marine Arthur Fox died following the explosion of a mine during operations at Normandy, France [1][2][3].
Extract from the 48 RM Commando War Diary [3].
St. Maclou,  27 - 29 August 1944
27 Aug- 1030 Full church parade.Orders given for short leave-trips to Honfleur.
28 Aug - Cdo continued rest period.
29 Aug - Cdo continued rest period. 1500hrs, 3 men from Y tp visiting the Sallenelles strong point were unlucky enough to stand on a mine, killing 2*, and wounded one.
 
Sources
[1] CWGC.
[2] Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
[3] National Archives file ADM 202/111.
* See Linked Content below.
 
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