SMITH, Stanley
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Rank:
Private
Unit / Base:
1 / 5 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Welch Fusiliers
Worcestershire Regiment
North Staffordshire Regiment
Service:
Army
Number:
14993002
JX632375
Died :
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Place died:
Barrow-in-Furness
Age:
96
Service
18.12.1943 - 24.08.1944 Royal Navy, then transfer to the Army.
18.12.1943 - 24.08.1944 Royal Navy, then transfer to the Army.
25.08.1944 - 13.12.1944 Royal Welch Fusiliers.
14.12.44 posted Worcestershire Regiment from which he volunteered for and was attached to No.1/5 Commando until it was disbanded.
25.11.1946 - 10.07.1947 North Staffordshire Regiment until release to Reserve.
Post war member of the Commando Association.
Sources
Commando Service Certificate.
Record of Service card, Army Form W528.
Retention Certificate for Green Beret.
Laycock Letter.
[Image] Mike Brown, son in law.
Photo of Commando in Gallery:
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