DENT, John
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Rank:
Sergeant
Unit / Base:
3 Commando
Prior Police Service:
Durham
Regiment/Corps:
Durham Light Infantry
Service:
Army
Service Number:
14241709
Born:
Sunday, May 2, 1920
Died :
Thursday, April 14, 2011
John Dent was a Police Officer in 1939 residing in Hartlepool, Durham. He volunteered for the Commandos in 1942 joining the 2nd Police Intake at the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre), Achnacarry. Posted 6 Troop No.3 Commando. Active service included Italy, France, and the advance into Germany. Released from military service 28 September 1945. Re-joined the Police residing Bishop Auckland, County Durham. Member of the Commando Association.
Sources
The 1939 Register covering West Hartlepool.
WW2 Medal Cards Index.
Commando Association Lost Legion List 4.
Commando Association newsletter 43 (1966).
[Image 2010] CVA Gallery / Pete Dunlop.
Photo of Commando in Gallery:
Yes
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