PORT, John Gowans
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Known as:
Jock
Rank:
Private
Unit / Base:
9 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Service:
Army
Number:
2991563
Born:
Tuesday, March 4, 1924
Birthplace:
Bellshill, Scotland
Died :
Saturday, December 15, 1973
Place died:
Wishaw, Scotland
Age:
49
John Port enlisted 16 November 1940. He was attached to No.9 Commando on 28 April 1942. Private Port, 5 Troop, was wounded 3 February 1944 during operations at Monte Ornitio, Italy.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/72.
[Image and additional details of service] His grandson Kenny Port.
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