DEAKER, George James

Rank: 
Lance Bombardier
Unit / Base: 
2 Commando
Regiment/Corps: 
Royal Artillery
Service: 
Army
Number: 
6201681
Died : 
Tuesday, April 3, 1945
Killed in action or died of wounds
Age: 
25
Cemetery/Memorial: 
Lance Bombardier George Deaker, 5 troop,died during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy.
 
George Deaker joined No 2 Commando during the period in Italy when they sought replacements from those serving in units in North Africa. George volunteered from the Royal Artillery. His Commando training after selection would have taken place in Italy. (Source: Eric Buckmaster 2 Cdo.5tp)
 
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