BLUMSOM, George Richard
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Rank:
Corporal
Unit / Base:
40RM Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Marines
Service:
Royal Navy
Service Number:
CH/X 3155
Born:
Friday, May 12, 1922
Birthplace:
Bermondsey, London
Died :
Tuesday, December 11, 2001
Place died or last resided:
Essex
Age:
79
Service History
11 July 1939 enlisted Royal Marines, London, aged 17 years
20 February 1942 posted the RM Commando (later designated 40RM Commando).
1 October 1942 promoted Lance Corporal.
18 June 1943 promoted Corporal.
4 September 1943 reverts to rank of Marine.
17 September 1943 promoted Lance Corporal.
December 1943 posted 'A' Troop.
18 January 1944 wounded in action.
1 March 1944 promoted Corporal.
12 November 1948 - 11 May 1952 Royal Fleet Reserve.
Sources
40RM Commando nominal roll.
Commando Association list of RM Commando members.
[Image and additional service details] His son Paul Blumsom.
Photo of Commando in Gallery:
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