BUSCALL, John Allan

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Rank: 
Captain
Unit / Base: 
46RM Commando
'Post war Commando School RM'
Regiment/Corps: 
Royal Marines
Service: 
Royal Navy
Number: 
PLY/X 561
Honours & Awards: 
Mentioned in Despatches
Born: 
Thursday, October 26, 1911
Died : 
Monday, July 19, 1948
Died in service
Age: 
36
Cemetery/Memorial: 
Plymouth Crematorium
Capt Buscall RM
Captain John Buscall RM died whilst serving at the Commando School RM [1].
  • 1942 PLY/X 561 Sgt John Allan Buscall RM promoted Lieutenant [2] 
  • August 1943 joined 46RM Commando 'Z' troop rank Lieutenant [3].
  • Acting Major, Mentioned in Despatches for distinguished service in NW Europe [4].
Sources
[1] Armed Forces Memorial ROH
[2] London Gazette 35785, page 4943
[3] Troop image in CVA gallery
[4] London Gazette 37464, page 910.
 
Primary Roll of Honour: 
'Roll of Honour since 1946'
Photo of Commando in Gallery: 
Yes
Archive pages : 
46RM Commando
Commando School RM
RM Commandos 1946 - present

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