Medals: 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; War Medal.

Alexander Morris, a Manchester City Police Constable since 26 March 1941, volunteered for the Commandos in 1942. He enlisted on 23 July 1942 and was posted to the 2nd Police Intake at the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre), Achnacarry. After completion of his commando course Private Morris was posted to No.4 Commando. He served with A' Troop and was No.1 on the 'K' gun (Vickers Machine Gun). Active service included Normandy and Walcheren. After release to the Reserve List he rejoined Manchester City Police Force on 21 October 1945. In 1954 he was living at 5 Penarth Road, Northenden. Retired on pension 25 March 1969.

 

Sources

Dunning, The Fighting Fourth, p.139.

WW2 Medal cards Index.

Police service timeline from Tony Moore FRHistS and Police Historian.