BERRY, James Arthur

Rank: 
Private
Unit / Base: 
1 Commando
Prior Police Service: 
Cheshire County Constabulary
Regiment/Corps: 
Cheshire Regiment
Service: 
Army
Number: 
14241649
P.O.W. number: 
18037
Born: 
Saturday, February 16, 1918
Birthplace: 
Manchester
James Arthur Berry 1 Commando
20 February 1939 joined Cheshire Constabulary - Police Constable 256 residing at 113 West Street, Crewe. 1942 volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. 
4 March 1943 reported missing in North Africa, later found to be a prisoner of war.

Post war rejoined the Police and completed 30 years service, retiring on 19 February 1969 having attained the rank of Police Inspector.

Sources
The 1939 Register.
The Museum of Policing in Cheshire website - Police Officers who served up to 1946.

Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/58, WO417/60, WO417/91.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (Stalag 13C) and WO392/21 (no camp shown).
German Record Cards of British POW's / National Archives file WO416/28/206.
Commando Association Lost Legion List 2 issued March 1973.
Article and image in the Runcorn Weekly News 20 February 1969.
 

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