DOUGLAS, Edward

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Known as:

Ted

Rank:

Corporal

Unit / Base:

2 Commando

4 Independent Company

Regiment/Corps:

Liverpool Scottish Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders

Service:

Army

Service Number:

2927913

Honours & Awards:

Military Medal (MM)

Born:

Friday, June 30, 1916

Died:

1978

Place died or last resided:

Berkshire

Operations:

'St. Nazaire - Operation Chariot'

Corporal Edward Douglas, 5 troop, was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in the field. He was one of the Commando contingent on board Motor Launch ML 177 for Operation Chariot, and one of only five men from those who landed at St Nazaire, that evaded capture and escaped through France back to the UK [1][2][3].

Edward Douglas from Huyton, Liverpool, was employed as a Meat Salesman before the war. Whilst No.2 Commando were in Ayr he was billeted at 40 Seafield Drive, Ayr. He was the Lance Sergeant of 5 troop, 'A' Section, 2 Sub-Section [4].

1948 resided Ayr, Scotland [5]. Member of the Commando Association last residing Windsor, Berkshire [6].

Sources

[1] Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/41 and 49.

[2] London Gazette 35776, page 4861.

[3] National Archives Escape and Evasion file WO208/3310/822.

[4] Notebook of LSgt. Joe Rogers MM 5 Troop.

[5] WW2 Medal Cards Index.

[6] Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 67 (1978).

St Nazaire Society website.

[Image] Archive Gallery.

Photo of Commando in Gallery:

Yes