BALL, Percy William
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Rank:
Lance Corporal
Unit / Base:
1 Commando
Prior Police Service:
Metropolitan Police (War Reserve)
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Fusiliers
Service:
Army
Number:
6482286
Born:
Sunday, December 20, 1914
Died:
1998
Place died:
Croydon
Percy William Ball, a Meat Salesman from Fulham, London, was a Metropolitan Police War Reserve Constable who volunteered for the Commandos as part of the 1st Police Intake of 1942. After successfully completing his training he was attached to No.1 Commando and served with them in Burma.
Sources
The 1939 Register covering Fulham.
No.1 Commando Nominal Roll.
Report in the Fulham Chronicle 23 February 1945 (Linked Content below).
Notes
- The newspaper article refers to Percy appearing in one of the 'Calling Blighty' films. These were films of soldiers in Burma sending a message on camera back home. Edited by areas of residence such as London, Brighton, etc., they were distributed and shown at cinemas all over the UK.
- Issue 8 of The Jungle Book on page 26 refers to a promotion to Sergeant after the cessation of hostilities for a Sgt Ball of 5 troop. Awaits confirmation if ident.
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