DAVIES, William Leslie
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Rank:
Private
Unit / Base:
3 Commando
Prior Police Service:
Metropolitan Police
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Norfolk Regiment
Royal Armoured Corps
Service:
Army
Service Number:
14241736
In 1939 William Leslie Davies was a Metropolitan Police Constable, warrant number 127086, residing in Esmond Road, Ealing. He volunteered for the Commandos in 1942 joining the 2nd Police Intake to the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre), Achnacarry. Posted to No.3 Commando.
26/27 August 1943 served at Bova Marina, Italy.
8 July 1944 wounded France. Also served in the advance to Germany.
26/27 August 1943 served at Bova Marina, Italy.
8 July 1944 wounded France. Also served in the advance to Germany.
31 December 1945 discharged from military service.
1950 address on Medal Card is Warley, Birmingham.
Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Blaenclydach, Tonypandy.
Sources
The 1939 Register covering Acton M.B.
War Diary 26/27 August 1943 Appdx.A / List of troops landing for op at Bova Marina.
WW2 Medals Card Index.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/79.
Commando Association Lost Legion List 4.
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