BRIERLEY, Samuel Wesley
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Known as:
Wes
Rank:
Marine
Unit / Base:
46RM Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Marines
Service:
Royal Navy
Service Number:
PLY/X108818
Born:
Thursday, September 20, 1923
Birthplace:
Pendleton, Salford
Died :
Friday, December 18, 1998
Place died or last resided:
Salford
Age:
75
Wounded 11 April 1945 River Aller crossing (shrapnel in wrist) [1][4]. Served in 'Y' Troop [2].
Post war Painter/ Decorator [4] and member of the Commando Association from Salford, Greater Manchester [3].
Source
Post war Painter/ Decorator [4] and member of the Commando Association from Salford, Greater Manchester [3].
Source
[1] The Story of 46RM Commando by Capt. P.K.W. Johnson RM.
[2] Jeff Hewitt (46 Royal Marine Family and Friends Group).
[3][4] Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 109 (Sept.1999).
[3a] List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
[3][4] Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 109 (Sept.1999).
[3a] List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
Deaths Registered in Salford December 1998.
England & Wales Government Probate Death Index, Manchester District, probate date 19 Feb 1999.
[4][Images] His niece Melanie.
Photo of Commando in Gallery:
Yes
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