SPINKS, Edward George
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Rank:
Fusilier
Unit / Base:
2 Commando
Prior Police Service:
Metropolitan Police
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Fusiliers
Service:
Army
Number:
6482234
Born:
Monday, February 9, 1920
Died :
Wednesday, October 22, 2003
Edward Spinks was a serving Police Officer who volunteered for the Commandos joining them in June 1942 as part of the 1st Police Intake. He served in 3 Troop and was wounded during operations at Grohote, Solta, on 18 March 1944. After recovering from his wounds he served in the Special Investigation Branch ending as a Warrant Officer.
In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing at the Police Section House, Ambroseden Ave., Westminster. Resuming his police service post war he retired in 1969.
Sources
Casualty lists / National Archives file WO417/74
The 1939 Register covering Westminster.
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 118 issued Feb. 2004.
No.2 Commando gallery.
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[Image and additional details] Howard Spinks (son).
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