CREW, John William
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Known as:
Jack
Rank:
Sergeant
Unit / Base:
7 Commando
4 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment
Service:
Army
Number:
5947714
P.O.W. number:
95663
Born:
Thursday, February 11, 1909
Birthplace:
London
Sergeant John Crew, No.7 Commando, known as 'Jack', was reported missing 2 June 1941 during operations at Crete, later found to be a prisoner of war from 1 June 1941. He had served in No.4 Commando prior to embarking with No.7 Commando for the Middle East. Post war member of the Commando Association from Harpenden.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/34.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (Stalag 344).
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/34.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 (Stalag 344).
German Record Cards of British POWs / National Archives file WO416/82/229 (shows Camp as Stalag 4B).
Commando Association newsletter 108 issued March 1999.
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