DAVID, Douglas, W.

Rank: 
Fusilier
Unit / Base: 
2 Commando
Prior Police Service: 
Metropolitan Police
Regiment/Corps: 
Royal Fusiliers
Service: 
Army
Number: 
6482296
Born: 
Saturday, July 26, 1919
Douglas David volunteered for the Commandos from the Police.
  • 9 February 1939 joined the Metropolitan Police, warrant number 125614. Later resided at Blackheath Police Section House, Greenwich, SE10.
  • 22 June 1942 joined the Armed Forces as part of the 1st Police Intake to the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre), Achnacarry. Attached No.2 Commando, next of kin his wife, home address Brockley, London SE4.
  • 14 January 1947 rejoined the Metropolitan Police; 19 September 1947 voluntarily resigns.
Sources
The 1939 Register covering Greenwich.
Handwritten list of No.2 Commandos compiled by Mrs Desiree Roderick MBE (C.B.F.)
Tony Moore, FRHistS and Police Historian.
 

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