TAYLOR, Thomas Alfred
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Known as:
Tommy
Rank:
Lance Corporal
Unit / Base:
3 Commando
Prior Police Service:
Metropolitan Police
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Fusiliers
Service:
Army
Number:
6482262
Honours & Awards:
Lance Corporal Thomas Alfred Taylor, 2 Troop, was Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Italy (Sicily).
Thomas joined the Metropolitan Police on 16 January 1939 and in June 1942 volunteered for the Commandos as part of the 1st Police Intake. After completing the commando course at the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre) he was attached to No.3 Commando and served in 2 Troop (Heavy Weapons).
Thomas served with No.3 Commando for the remainder of the war after which he rejoined the Metropolitan Police. He retired on 25 July 1965 as a Detective Sergeant on "F" Division.
Sources
Lomdon Gazette 36668, page 3932.
Commando Veterans Archive Gallery photos.
Tony Moore FRHistS and Police Historian.
His son Stewart Taylor.
Photo of Commando in Gallery:
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