LONG, Frederic Hugh
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Known as:
Peter
Rank:
Lieutenant (Temporary Captain)
Unit / Base:
3 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Artillery
Service:
Army
Number:
65164
Honours & Awards:
Captain Frederic Hugh Long was captured at Lentini, Sicily, on 14 July 1943. He was taken via Messina to Capua and then to Bolgna. He was associated with Captain R.H. Bridgeman-Evans (2nd SAS) in the tunnel escape attempts at Capua and Bologna, and also in the attempt to escape from the Modena to Brenner train. They finally made their escape together from Fort Bismark, Germany. They were both later awarded the Military Cross.
Sources
London Gazette 36382, page 827.
National Archives file WO373/94/200.
MI9 Escape Evasion report WO208/5582.
London Gazette 36382, page 827.
National Archives file WO373/94/200.
MI9 Escape Evasion report WO208/5582.
Commando Association newsletter 120.
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