TAYLOR, Thomas Frederick
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Known as:
Tommy
Rank:
Gunner
Unit / Base:
3 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Artillery
Service:
Army
Service Number:
5256553
P.O.W. number:
25277
Born:
Wednesday, May 31, 1916
Private Thomas Taylor was reported missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France, later confirmed prisoner of war. During captivity he made three attempts to escape, the first two of which were unsuccessful being captured hours later. Shortly after on 5 April 1945 he was transferred from Stalag 344 to Stalag IIID. On 13 April 1945 he again escaped and days later met up with troops from the American 7th Army.
In 1981 Tommy was admitted to the Royal Hospital Chelsea and was believed to be their first Commando Chelsea Pensioner. However he re-married shortly after this and moved out of the RHC. Member of the Commando Association.
In 1981 Tommy was admitted to the Royal Hospital Chelsea and was believed to be their first Commando Chelsea Pensioner. However he re-married shortly after this and moved out of the RHC. Member of the Commando Association.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/53 and 92.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1 and 11.
Dir. of Mil. Int.: Liberated Prisoner of War Interrogation Questionnaire 1945/6 / National Archives file WO344/313/2.
Commando Association newsletter 73 (1981) and newsletter 75 (1982).
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