WILLIS-JONES, John
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Served as :
JONES, John Willis
Known as:
Jacky Jones
Rank:
Sergeant
Unit / Base:
1 Commando
'Commando Basic Training Centre'
Regiment/Corps:
Welch Regiment
Service:
Army
Number:
3962861
Born:
Saturday, May 21, 1921
Died :
Tuesday, December 27, 1977
John Willis-Jones enlisted in the Welch Regiment in May 1939 before volunteering for the Commandos in 1940. He was attached to No.1 Commando as a Signalman and took part in their North African campaign. After promotion he served on the staff at the Commando Basic Training Centre, Achnacarry, as a Sergeant Instructor of Physical Training.
Sources
Commando Service Certificate.
Army Book 64 Service and Pay.
CVA Gallery Images.
Letter of commendation from Capt T. Gordon-Hemming.
Documents and image from his grandson Trent Willis-Jones.
Photo of Commando in Gallery:
Yes
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