ROTHWELL, Thomas Frank
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Rank:
Marine
Unit / Base:
41RM Commando
'42 Commando RM'
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Marines
Service:
Royal Navy
Number:
CH/X106256
RM 10386
P.O.W. number:
8703
P.O.W. camps:
Born:
Tuesday, March 13, 1923
Marine Thomas Rothwell joined the Royal Marines in 1941 and later served with 41RM Commando. He was seriously wounded and taken prisoner of war during operations at Salerno Italy on 18 September 1943. He served from 21 October 1941 until 23 May 1946 Class A Release.
- Re-enlisted Royal Marines at Deal 31 October 1950. Served with 3 Commando Brigade RM, 42 Commando, from 7 December 1953 for the next 2 years.
Sources
Prisoners of War - Naval Forces / National Archives file WO392/7.
Service Record.
Service Record.
CVA Gallery entry.
David Yale (son in law).
Notes
His parents had been informed that he had been killed in action at Salerno and only discovered he was alive on his return home in 1945.
Photo of Commando in Gallery:
Yes
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