MCPHERSON, MacIntyre Wilson
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Known as:
Mac
Rank:
Acting Warrant Officer 2
Unit / Base:
5 Commando
Prior Police Service:
Lanarkshire Constabulary
Regiment/Corps:
Black Watch
Service:
Army
Number:
14317306
Honours & Awards:
Born:
1919
Birthplace:
Carnock, Fife
Died :
Wednesday, November 2, 2005
Age:
86
Warrant Officer 2 MacIntyre McPherson was Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service during operations in Burma [1].
He was a serving Police Constable in the Lanarkshire Constabulary who volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes and after training was attached to No.5 Commando. Post war he rejoined the Lanarkshire Police serving for a total of 41 years before retiring on 30th June 1979 as Chief Superintendent (Divisional Commander), Strathclyde Police [2].
Member of the Commando Association from Glasgow [3].
Sources
He was a serving Police Constable in the Lanarkshire Constabulary who volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes and after training was attached to No.5 Commando. Post war he rejoined the Lanarkshire Police serving for a total of 41 years before retiring on 30th June 1979 as Chief Superintendent (Divisional Commander), Strathclyde Police [2].
Member of the Commando Association from Glasgow [3].
Sources
[1] London Gazette 37730, page 4701.
[2] Lanarkshire Police Historical Society biography with photos.
[3] Commando Association Lost Legion List 8.
[2] Lanarkshire Police Historical Society biography with photos.
[3] Commando Association Lost Legion List 8.
[Images] Courtesy of the Chair of the Lanarkshire Police Historical Society.
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