MAYNE, John Ronald, D.
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Rank:
Captain (later Major)
Unit / Base:
6 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Somerset Light Infantry
Service:
Army
Number:
71115
P.O.W. number:
128834
Honours & Awards:
Born:
Wednesday, October 11, 1916
Birthplace:
Fareham, Hampshire
Died:
1994
Place died:
Gloucestershire
Captain John Mayne was reported missing 26 March 1943 during the Battle at Steamroller Farm, El Arousa, Tunisia, later confirmed as a prisoner of war.
Mentioned in Despatches for gallant and distinguished service in North Africa.
14 October 1952 (Major) retires from military service.
Member of the Commando Association from Bilbury, Gloucestershire.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO 417/4 (3 entries).
Prisoners of War / National Archives files WO392/21 (Camp 66), WO392/1 (Stalag 7A).
German Record Cards of British PoWs / National Archives file WO416/251/291 (Stalag 7A).
Member of the Commando Association from Bilbury, Gloucestershire.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO 417/4 (3 entries).
Prisoners of War / National Archives files WO392/21 (Camp 66), WO392/1 (Stalag 7A).
German Record Cards of British PoWs / National Archives file WO416/251/291 (Stalag 7A).
Award - London Gazette 36180, page 4226 (dated 23 September 1943).
Retires - London Gazette 39723, page 6717.
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 100 (1995).
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 100 (1995).
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