JOSS, James
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Rank:
Gunner
Unit / Base:
3 Commando
Prior Police Service:
Paisley Police Force
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Artillery
Service:
Army
Service Number:
14317296
James Joss joined the Paisley Police Force in 1939. He later volunteered for the Commandos enlisting 15 October 1942 joining the 3rd Police Intake to the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre), Achnacarry. Gunner Joss was wounded 14 July 1943 during operations at Agnone, Sicily, and the bridge at Malati (3 Commando Bridge).
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/65.
RA Tracer Card / RA Museum.
Article in the Broughty Ferry Guide and Advertiser 04 September 1943 relevant to his Police service and wounding.
Article in the Montrose Standard newspaper 06 January 1939 (below).
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