CONNOR, James
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Known as:
Jim
Rank:
Corporal
Unit / Base:
12 Commando
6 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Gordon Highlanders
Service:
Army
Number:
2883201
Born:
Sunday, December 15, 1918
Birthplace:
Fushiebridge, Midlothian
Died :
Thursday, January 14, 1999
Place died:
Peebles, Scottish Borders
James Connor served in No.4 (Para) Troop of No.12 Commando from November 1941 until it was disbanded in 1943, after which he moved to No.6 Commando. He was wounded on 12 June 1944 at Normandy. His commando service ended in January 1946 when the Army Commandos were disbanded. Post war member of the Commando Association from Scotland.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/77.
Commando Association Lost Legion List 3.
No.12 Commando photo in Gallery
[Image] His daughters Kate and Helen Connor.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/77.
Commando Association Lost Legion List 3.
No.12 Commando photo in Gallery
[Image] His daughters Kate and Helen Connor.
Photo of Commando in Gallery:
Yes
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