DUDLASTON, John Raymond

Also seen as: 
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
Private Dudlaston 2 Commando
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)
 

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