STACK, William John
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Rank:
Trooper
Unit / Base:
9 Commando
Prior Police Service:
Gloucestershire Constabulary
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Armoured Corps
Service:
Army
Service Number:
14241832
Born:
Monday, June 2, 1919
Died :
Monday, August 19, 1991
Age:
72
William Stack was a Police Constable in 1939 based at Central Police Station, Cheltenham. Volunteered for the Commandos 1942 and posted to the 2nd Police Intake to the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre), Achnacarry. On completion of his training he was attached to No.9 Commando 5 Troop. Released from military service 26 December 1945. Post war member of the Commando Association last known address South Ealing.
Sources
CVA Nominal Roll.
WW2 Medal Cards Index.
The 1939 Register covering Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 94 issued March 1992.
Registers of Deaths in Ealing 1991 (3rd quarter, and same date of birth as on The 1939 Register above).
5 troop photo in No.9 Gallery.
Tony Moore, FRHistS and Police Historian.
[Image] © IWM (NA 12472).
Photo of Commando in Gallery:
Yes
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