LOGAN, Philip James

Rank: 
Corporal (later Sergeant)
Unit / Base: 
3 Commando
Regiment/Corps: 
Coldstream Guards
Service: 
Army
Number: 
2665516
Born: 
Wednesday, February 4, 1925
Birthplace: 
Smethwick, Birmingham
Died : 
Sunday, September 6, 1998
Place died: 
Lincolnshire
Age: 
73
Philip Logan 3 Commando
Philip James Logan aged 17 was attested into the Coldstream Guards at Birmingham on 10 November 1942, service number 2665516, former occupation - clerk. He later volunteered for the Commandos and was attached to No.3 Commando. Served in 6 Troop.
Returned to Coldstream Guards when No.3 Commando was disbanded. Released to Regular Army Reserve 11 August 1947. Final commando rank attained was Corporal. Final military rank attained Sergeant.
 
Sources
Coldstream Guards Enlistment Register - Nominal Roll 1942-1943.
Collection of photos in the No.3 Commando Gallery
[Image] His daughter Gail Nevard.
 

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