POOLEY, John Bertram Vaughan
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Rank:
Major
Unit / Base:
3 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Artillery
Service:
Army
Service Number:
86404
Honours & Awards:
Died :
Wednesday, June 7, 1944
Killed in action or died of wounds
Age:
25
Cemetery/Memorial:
Major John Pooley MC died during operations at Normandy, France. Son of Alexander St. Philip Pooley and Audrey Janet Stewart Pooley, Guildford, Surrey; husband of Mary Shaw Pooley.
- 10 January 1940 (Gunner) promoted Second Lieutenant, Royal Artillery. Later volunteered for the Commandos and attached to No.3 Commando. Awarded the Military Cross whilst a Captain in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Sicily.
Sources
CWGC
London Gazette 34768, page 147.
MC - London Gazette 36217, page 4662.
Primary Roll of Honour:
Photo of Commando in Gallery:
Yes
Photo of grave in Gallery:
Yes
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