SIMMONS, Ronald
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Rank:
Marine
Unit / Base:
40RM Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Marines
Service:
Royal Navy
Number:
CH/X2889
P.O.W. number:
42965
P.O.W. camps:
Born:
Thursday, December 8, 1921
Died :
Wednesday, February 11, 1976
Marine Ronald Simmons was taken prisoner of war during operations at Dieppe France on 19 August 1942. Before joining the Commando on its formation he had served on HMS Southampton engaged in North Sea Patrols and post war served in Palestine, rank Corporal.
Sources
Prisoners of War - Naval Forces / National Archives file WO392/7.
CVA Gallery record and image from his son Malcolm.
Photo of Commando in Gallery:
Yes
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