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:
Born:
Friday, June 30, 1916
Died:
1978
Place died:
Berkshire
Operations:
Corporal Edward Douglas , 5 troop, was awarded the Military Medal in recognition of gallant and distinguished services 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. 1948 resided Ayr, Scotland. Member of the Commando Association last residing Windsor, Berkshire.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/41 and 49.
London Gazette 35776, page 4861.
National Archives Escape and Evasion file WO208/3310/822.
WW2 Medal Cards Index.
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 67 (1978).
St Nazaire Society website.
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