FORSYTH, William John
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Known as:
Bill
Rank:
Sergeant
Unit / Base:
3 Commando
Prior Police Service:
Liverpool City Police
Regiment/Corps:
Black Watch
Service:
Army
South African Naval Force (V)
Service Number:
14241664
Born:
Wednesday, April 19, 1916
Died:
2001
Place died:
Liverpool
William Forsyth was a Liverpool City Police Constable in 1939, single and residing at 4 Lemon Grove, Liverpool. Name and unit on the Liverpool City Police Roll commemorating the Police Officers from 'D' Division (Rose Hill) who served in HM Forces currently located at St Anne Street Police Station, Liverpool.
In 1942 Constable Forsyth volunteered for service in the Commandos joining the 2nd Police Intake at the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre), Achnacarry. Active service in No.3 Commando included Italy, France and Germany. Member of the Commando Association last known residing Aigburth, Liverpool.
Sources
Imperial War Museum Memorials Register, ref. 15251.
In 1942 Constable Forsyth volunteered for service in the Commandos joining the 2nd Police Intake at the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre), Achnacarry. Active service in No.3 Commando included Italy, France and Germany. Member of the Commando Association last known residing Aigburth, Liverpool.
Sources
Imperial War Museum Memorials Register, ref. 15251.
WW2 Medals Card Index.
The 1939 Register covering Liverpool.
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 114 (2002).
The 1939 Register covering Liverpool.
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 114 (2002).
Registers of Deaths Liverpool, registered 3rd Qr. 2001.
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