CRAIG, Robert

Rank: 
Bombardier
Unit / Base: 
2 Commando
Prior Police Service: 
Hartlepool Police
Regiment/Corps: 
Royal Artillery
Service: 
Army
Number: 
14241708
Robert Craig 2 Commando
Robert Craig was a Police Officer from Hartlepool, County Durham, who volunteered for the Commandos enlisting on 23 July 1942 as part of the 2nd Police Intake to the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre), Achnacarry. He was attached to No.2 Commando on 24 September 1942. Bombardier Robert Craig served in 4 Troop and the Heavy Weapons Troop until the war ended. Post war member of the Commando Association.
 
Sources
RA Tracer Card / RA Museum.
Fred Mather, No.2 Commando.
CVA Gallery No.2 Commando images.
Handwritten list of No.2 Commando.
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 74 issued March 1982.
[Image credit] Roy Shadbolt.
 

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