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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
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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
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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.

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