HADDOW, David Foster
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Rank:
Fusilier (later Sergeant)
Unit / Base:
6 Commando
Prior Police Service:
Metropolitan Police
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Fusiliers
Service:
Army
Service Number:
6482263
Born:
Sunday, September 9, 1917
Died :
Friday, May 19, 2006
Age:
88
David Foster Haddow was a Police Constable in 1939 residing at the Police Section House, Salisbury Road, Queens Park, London. He volunteered for the Commandos in 1942 and was part of the 1st Police Intake to the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre) at Achnacarry. Fusilier David Haddow, No.6 Commando, was wounded 30 November 1942 during operations in North Africa. Later active service included France and Germany. Discharged from military service 18 October 1945. Member of the Commando Association with whom they lost contact last known residing Harlesden.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/55.
The 1939 Register covering Willesden.
WW2 Medal Cards Index.
Commando Association Lost Legion List 5 (rank shown as Sergeant).
Records of Deaths registered in Hastings, Sussex, district no.4561B, Reg. no. B93A, entry 128.
Government Probate Death Index, Registry Leeds, Grant and Will, number 2238754, date 17 Aug. 2006.
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