PULESTON, Geoffrey Frank
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Rank:
Private
Unit / Base:
6 Commando
Prior Police Service:
Hampshire Police
Regiment/Corps:
Hampshire Regiment
Service:
Army
Number:
14241852
Born:
Tuesday, December 31, 1918
Died:
1985
Private Geoffrey Puleston was wounded on 26 February 1943 during operations in North Africa (Battle for Steamroller Farm).
In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing in Romsey, Hampshire, and later volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. Post war he resumed his police service with Hampshire Police and by 1960 held the rank of Inspector.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/58.
The 1939 Register covering Romsey, Hampshire.
Commando Association newsletters 30 and 82.
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