SYNNOTT, James Francis

Known as: 
Jimmy
Rank: 
Sergeant
Unit / Base: 
3 Commando
Regiment/Corps: 
Royal Artillery
Service: 
Army
Number: 
4453883
Born: 
Thursday, September 8, 1921
Died : 
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Jimmy Synnott 3 Commando
James Francis Synnott
James Synnott enlisted into the Royal Artillery on 7 February 1939. He later volunteered for the Commandos. Sergeant James Synnott, 3 Troop, was shot and wounded 11 April 1945 during operations at the River Aller. Previously served in No.12 Commando. Post war member of the Commando Association.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/91.
RA Tracer Card / RA Museum.
No.3 Commando War Diary, Appendix 'D' No.1 - Casualties April 1945.
Commando Association newsletter 49.
Images in No.3 Commando gallery of 3 Troop.
Account by Stan Scott in his book Fighting with the Commandos.
 
Notes
Service number indicates he may have enlisted with the Durham Light Infantry, then moved to the Royal Artillery.
 

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