DUDLASTON, John Raymond
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DUDLESTON, John Raymond
Known as:
Jack
Rank:
Private
Unit / Base:
2 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Manchester Regiment
Service:
Army
Service Number:
3779202
Born:
Friday, October 22, 1920
Birthplace:
Northwich, Cheshire
Medals: 1939/45 Star; Italy Star; Defence Medal; War Medal.
Served in 5 Troop HQ as No.1 on the Anti Tank Rifle (ATR). Issued with a Colt .45. Billeted 1942/3 at 4 Craigie Avenue, Ayr. Civil occupation listed as Footballer. Played for I.C.I. between 1936 and 1939. Home address 30 Broadway, Barnton, Cheshire. Discharge date 4 December 1944.
Sources
Notebook of LSgt Joe Rogers MM, No.2 Commando 5 Troop.
WW2 Medals Card Index.
Numerous match reports in the Widnes and Runcorn Chronicle 1936-39.
Baptisms Records / Cheshire West and Chester Council; England; Parish Registers; Ref: P 126/5131/2.
[Image] No.2 Cdo Gallery image 'Some of 5 troop No.2 Monopoli, Italy, Nov. 1944'.(ID by Eric Buckmaster 5tp)
Photo of Commando in Gallery:
Yes
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