TWIGGER, James Thomas
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Known as:
Jim
Rank:
Colour Sergeant
Unit / Base:
41RM Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Marines
Service:
Royal Navy
Service Number:
PLY/X972
Honours & Awards:
Born:
Thursday, June 12, 1913
Birthplace:
Nottingham
Died :
Friday, September 10, 1943
Killed in action or died of wounds
Age:
30
Cemetery/Memorial:
Local Roll of Honour:
Colour Sergeant James Twigger was reported missing presumed died during operations at Salerno, Italy. He has no known grave. Mentioned in Despatches for distinguished service in Sicily. Husband of Muriel Twigger, of Emsworth, Hampshire. Father of Ronnie Twigger.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/138.
London Gazette 36454, page1557.
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/138.
London Gazette 36454, page1557.
Portsmouth Evening News 13 October 1943, p10, Roll of Honour.
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