WOOD, Wilfred Edward
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Known as:
Wilf
Rank:
Lance Corporal
Unit / Base:
'Layforce'
Regiment/Corps:
York and Lancaster Regiment
Service:
Army
Number:
4747183
P.O.W. number:
21888
P.O.W. camps:
Born:
Wednesday, March 10, 1920
Birthplace:
Redcar
Lance Corporal Wilfred Wood was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations on Crete, later confirmed prisoner of war. Post war member of the Commando Association. Emigrated to Australia.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/26, 31, and 93.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
German Record Cards of British PoWs / National Archives file WO416/346/432.
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/26, 31, and 93.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
German Record Cards of British PoWs / National Archives file WO416/346/432.
Commando Association newsletter 95 (1992) and Obituaries in 100 (1995).
Notes
'D' Bn Layforce for Crete was formed from 50 and 52 ME Commandos.
'D' Bn Layforce for Crete was formed from 50 and 52 ME Commandos.
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