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BERRY, James Arthur

James Arthur Berry 1 Commando
Private
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No 1 Commando
Cheshire Regiment
Cheshire County Constabulary
20 February 1939 joined Cheshire Constabulary - Police Constable 256 residing at 113 West Street, Crewe. 1942 volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes. 
4 March 1943 reported missing in North Africa, later found to be a prisoner of war.

GLYPTIS, George Edward

Lance Corporal
1892369
No 7 Commando
Royal Engineers
George Edward Glyptis was employed as a Driver prior to enlisting into the Royal Engineers on 22 October 1938. Lance Corporal Glyptis, No.7 Commando, was reported missing in Crete later confirmed prisoner of war 1 June 1941 during operations in Crete.
 
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KAUFMAN, Ivor Isaac

Private
6098454
No 7 Commando
The Queen's Royal Regiment (West Surrey)
Private Ivor Kaufman from East Ham enlisted 24 June 1940, civil occupation - Hairdresser. Prisoner of war (back serving with his Regiment) 6 March 1943 Tunisia (Battle of Medenine).
 
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KNOWLES, John, A.

Johnny Knowles 2 Commando
Sergeant John Knowles 2 Commando
Lance Sergeant
2931031
No 2 Commando
No 4 Independent Company
Liverpool Scottish Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Lance Sergeant Johnny Knowles was reported missing 28 March 1942 after Operation Chariot at St. Nazaire, later found to be a prisoner of war. He served in 4 Troop and embarked for the raid on motor launch ML 268.
 
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ROWLANDS, Eric Douglas

Eric Douglas Rowlands 6 Commando
Lance Corporal
7598224
No 6 Commando
Royal Army Ordnance Corps
Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

Eric Douglas Rowlands, a Motor Mechanic from Liverpool, enlisted into the Territorial Army 29 May 1939. Lance Corporal Rowlands, R.E.M.E. attached to No.6 Commando, was reported missing 14 December 1942 during operations in the Mateur Sector of Tunisia, later confirmed wounded and prisoner of war.

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