ADLAM, William George Henry
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Rank:
Sergeant
Unit / Base:
4 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Gloucestershire Regiment
Service:
Army
Number:
5183147
Honours & Awards:
Sergeant William Adlam was awarded the Military Medal whilst serving with the Glosters as part of the British Expeditionary Force 1939-40 [1]. On his return to the UK he volunteered for the newly formed No 4 Commando and in November 1940 was attached to 'G' troop [2]. In August 1942 he took part in Operation Jubilee, the Dieppe raid [3].
The death of Sgt. William Adlam, MM. (4 Cdo) of Boxhill, Victoria, Australia, was announced in Commando Association newsletter 70 issued March 1970.
Sources
[1] London Gazette 34863, page 3343.
[1] National Archives file WO373/15/7.
[2] CVA Gallery photo from the late Sgt. Ernie Brooks No.4 Commando
[3] Dieppe partial nominal roll in Archive.
Photo of Commando in Gallery:
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