MCILWAIN, Matthew
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Known as:
Matt
Rank:
Marine
Unit / Base:
42RM Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Marines
Service:
Royal Navy
Born:
Monday, September 20, 1920
Birthplace:
Glasgow
Died :
Saturday, March 15, 1997
Place died:
Northamptonshire
Age:
76
Served with 42RM Commando in the Far East. Post war played football for Dundee United in 1950. Also played for Ayr United, Bolton Wanderers, and possibly Kings Lynn (1955-1957).
Sources
Arab Archives (Dundee United FC) https://www.arabarchive.co.uk/player.php?id=468
Lynn News and Advertiser newspaper 4 May 1956 and other newspaper entries.
[Image] Cropped from photo in Gallery titled 'Matt Mcilwain and others' (collection of Philip Bennett 42 RM Cdo).
Photo of Commando in Gallery:
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