WICKS, Joseph Albert
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Known as:
Wicksy
Rank:
Gunner
Unit / Base:
6 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Artillery
Service:
Army
Number:
940930
Gunner Joseph Wicks was reported missing 26 February 1943 during operations in North Africa (Battle of Steamroller Farm), later found to be prisoner of war in Italy. In 1944 he is reported no longer a prisoner of war. Gunner Wicks was a member of the No.6 Commando Boxing Team (Welterweight) in 1942. Post war member of the Commando Association from Harlow.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/58, WO417/60 and WO417/78.
Prisoners of War in Italy / National Archives file WO417/21.
Boxing score card in Gallery for match between No.6 and No.9 Commando at Helensburgh 26 June 1942.
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 115 issued September 2002.
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