THRIFT, Robert William
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Rank:
Lance Sergeant
Unit / Base:
1 Commando
Prior Police Service:
Metropolitan Police
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Fusliers
Service:
Army
Number:
6482253
Born:
Sunday, August 18, 1918
Birthplace:
West Ham, Essex
Died :
Friday, April 12, 1996
Place died:
Lambeth, London
Age:
77
Robert William Thrift, son of Thomas and Henrietta Thrift of Leyton, was a Metropolitan Police Officer in 1939, warrant number 127121, residing at Ambrosden Police Section House, in Westminster. He volunteered for the Commandos in 1942 and joined the 1st Police Intake to the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre) at Achnacarry. His service with No.1 Commando included North Africa and Burma. 16 February 1946 Class 'B' Release. Post war resided Brixton, London.
Sources
Army Medal Cards / National Archives file WO 460/503.
Tony Moore, FRHistS and Police Historian.
The 1939 Register covering Westminster.
Essex Baptisms, Essex Record Office.
England & Wales Government Probate Death Index, Probate London date 21/6/1996, no. 9651114141.
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