JOHNS, Philip

Rank: 
Sergeant
Unit / Base: 
5 Commando
Regiment/Corps: 
Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry
Service: 
Army
Number: 
5435744
Honours & Awards: 
Born: 
Tuesday, January 19, 1915
Birthplace: 
Callington, Cornwall
Died : 
Tuesday, March 28, 1995
Place died: 
Plymouth
Age: 
80
Sergeant Philip Johns 5 Commando
Philip Johns
Sergeant Philip Johns served in the Commandos from August 1940 to November 1946. 
6 Troop Mortar Section 1945. Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Burma.
 
Sources
London Gazette 37730, page 4700.
Burma Star Association Membership List.
Commando Service Certificate in gallery.
Photo of 6 Troop with names in gallery.
[Images] Philip Johns, son.
 

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