POPE, William Joshua
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Rank:
Marine
Unit / Base:
41RM Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Marines
Service:
Royal Navy
Service Number:
CH/X107152
Born:
Monday, February 12, 1923
Birthplace:
Southend, Essex
Died :
Thursday, April 12, 1945
Died on active service
Age:
22
Cemetery/Memorial:
Marine William Pope of 'S' troop, from Dagenham, died from head injuries sustained when he fell from a jeep after a training exercise in Holland. Son of Albert William Pope, and of Amy Pope, of Dagenham, Essex.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers Of Reports Of Deaths: Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM104/135.
Account of death by nephew - see document below.
ROH in 'They Did What Was Asked Of Them', author Raymond Mitchell.
[Image] Freda Rimini, daughter of Mne. Pope's landlady when in the UK.
Primary Roll of Honour:
Photo of Commando in Gallery:
Yes
Photo of grave in Gallery:
Yes
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