MAHAN, Robert McKenna
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Known as:
Bob
Rank:
Fusilier
Unit / Base:
4 Commando
Prior Police Service:
Sunderland Borough Police Force
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Northumberland Fusiliers
Service:
Army
Service Number:
14241712
Born:
Thursday, March 16, 1922
Birthplace:
Easington, Co.Durham
Died:
2004
Place died:
Redcar and Cleveland District
Robert McKenna Mahan joined the Sunderland Borough Police Force as a Constable in 1940. He volunteered for the commandos in 1942 joining the 2nd Police Intake to the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre), Achnacarry. Fusilier Robert McKenna Mahan, 'C' Troop No.4 Commando, was wounded 6 June 1944, remaining on duty, during operations at Normandy, France.
On release from military service in 1945 he re-joined the Borough Police Force, transferring to the Durham County Constabulary in 1949. By 1953 he was residing in Thornley, Durham. Promoted Police Inspector at Hartlepool in 1967. Member of the Commando Association last known residing Guisborough, Cleveland, Teeside.
Sources
Casualty Records / National Archives file WO417/77.
Casualty Records / National Archives file WO417/77.
Dunning, Fighting Fourth, pp. 95,138,139,153,154.
WW2 Medal Cards Index.
Copy of his notification of casualty form B.104-81 sent to next of kin - Dunning, Fighting Fourth, p.138.
Image in Gallery of names in No.4 Commando 'C' troop.
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 119 issue Sept.2004.
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 119 issue Sept.2004.
Report in the Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail 4 October 1967, p16.
[Image] Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail 28 Mar. 1972, p4.
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