MORRIS, William
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Rank:
Warrant Officer Class One
Unit / Base:
4 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Armoured Corps
Service:
Army
Number:
7878047
Honours & Awards:
Born:
Friday, February 1, 1907
Died :
Friday, February 22, 1980
Age:
73
Regimental Sergeant Major No.4 Commando since formation. Mentioned in Despatches for distinguished service during the Lofotens Raid (Operation Claymore). Awarded the Military Cross for gallant and distinguished service in North West Europe. Member of the Commando Association from Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire.
Sources
MiD - London Gazette 35172, page 3003.
MC - London Gazette 37442, page 636 and National Archives file WO373/56/561.
Service Record access / National Archives file WO423/144571.
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 71 (1980).
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