CROUCH, Walter
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Known as:
Bill
Rank:
Marine
Unit / Base:
45RM Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Marines
Service:
Royal Navy
Number:
CH/X 100462
Born:
Saturday, December 20, 1913
Birthplace:
Fareham, Hampshire
Died :
Thursday, April 12, 1945
Killed in action or died of wounds
Age:
31
Cemetery/Memorial:
Marine Walter Crouch died in Germany during operations at the River Aller in the vicinity of the village of Hademstorf, Germany.
Extract from the Worthing Gazette 17 April 1946
"In Memoriam - In loving memory of my dear son Walter 'Bill' Crouch killed in action with the Royal Marine Commandos April 12th 1945. Fondly remembered by Mum and George."
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/129.
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/129.
The Story of 45RM Commando, published 1946 for veterans.
From our 45 RM Cdo gallery a photo of this Marine thought to be on the right. Touch image to view in gallery.
From our 45 RM Cdo gallery a photo of this Marine thought to be on the right. Touch image to view in gallery.
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Photo of Commando in Gallery:
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