COUSINS, Terence Frederick
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Known as:
Freddy
Rank:
Captain
Unit / Base:
47RM Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Marines
Service:
Royal Navy
Honours & Awards:
Born:
April 1922
Died :
Wednesday, June 7, 1944
Killed in action or died of wounds
Age:
22
Cemetery/Memorial:
Captain Terence Cousins died during operations at Port-en-Bessin, France. Posthumously Mentioned in Despatches for gallantry and leadership whilst attacking an enemy bunker.
Son of Cyril Walter and Violet Cousins; husband of Angela Cousins. There is a memorial at this location in his memory.
Son of Cyril Walter and Violet Cousins; husband of Angela Cousins. There is a memorial at this location in his memory.
- Entered the Corps in September 1940. On completion of training he was appointed to H.M.S Cumberland where he remained until 1943. He later joined the Special Service Group.
Sources
[1] CWGC
[2] London Gazette 36979, page 1386.
[3] Extract from the RM Globe and Laurel Nov. 1944 edition.
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Photo of grave in Gallery:
Yes
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