MEEK, Angus

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Rank: 
Lance Corporal
Unit / Base: 
4 Commando
Prior Police Service: 
Barnsley Borough Police Force
Regiment/Corps: 
York and Lancaster Regiment
Service: 
Army
Number: 
14241634
Born: 
Monday, November 15, 1915
Died: 
1989
Place died: 
Barnsley
Angus Meek was a Barnsley Police Officer who volunteered for the Commandos in 1942 as part of the Police Intakes to the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre). After completing his training he was attached to No.4 Commando. Wounded in North West Europe 1944 (full date not reported).
Named on a roll commemorating the 25 Barnsley Police Officers who served in HM Forces in WW2 which is located at the Police Station, Churchfield, Barnsley. Joined Barnsley Borough Police Force in November 1935. Rejoined the Force after the war ended. Promoted to Police Sergeant in 1950. Member of the Commando Association.
 
Sources
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 98 (1989).
Signature on a document in the gallery titled ''Eishenhower letter with signatures of 'D' troop No.4 Commando' [view....].
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/78.
IWM War Memorial Register ref. 71748.
Report on his promotion in the Arbroath Herald 11 August 1950 (below).
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