KNOWLES, John, A.
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Known as:
Johnny
Rank:
Lance Sergeant
Unit / Base:
2 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Liverpool Scottish Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Service:
Army
Number:
2931031
P.O.W. number:
18601
P.O.W. camps:
Born:
Wednesday, February 9, 1921
Birthplace:
Liverpool
Operations:
Lance Sergeant Johnny Knowles was reported missing 28 March 1942 after Operation Chariot at St. Nazaire, later found to be a prisoner of war. He served in 4 Troop and embarked for the raid on motor launch ML 268.
Sources
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/43.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
German Record Cards of British POWs / National Archives file WO416/212/401 (Stalag 13C).
St. Nazaire Society website.
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