SALISBURY, Frank
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Rank:
Private
Unit/Base:
6 Commando
Police Service:
Cheshire Constabulary
Regiment/Corps:
King's Own Scottish Borderers
Service:
Army
Number:
14241695
P.O.W. number:
226363
P.O.W. camps:
Born:
Monday, March 12, 1917
Private Frank Salisbury was reported missing North Africa 26 February 1943 (Battle of Steamroller Farm at El Arousa, Tunisia) but was found to have been taken prisoner [1], held initially at Camp 66 at Capua in Italy [2] before being transported to Stalag 4C [3].
Frank was a serving Police Officer who volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing in Crewe [4].
Post war member of the Commando Association last known living in Bromborough, Cheshire [5].
Sources
[1] Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/60.
[2] Prisoners of War Lists / National Archives file WO392/21.
[3] Prisoners of War Lists / National Archives file WO392/11.
[1] Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/60.
[2] Prisoners of War Lists / National Archives file WO392/21.
[3] Prisoners of War Lists / National Archives file WO392/11.
[4] The 1939 Register covering Crewe.
[5] Commando Association Lost Legion List 10 issued March 1977.
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