Lance Corporal Norman Drew died by drowning at the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre), Achnacarry. Son of John and Mary Ann Drew, of Paisley; husband of Helen Burns Drew, of Paisley.
He had been reported missing on 4 October 1942 and was found dead on 27 October 1942 in the River Arkaig, Achnacarry, 100 yards South of the Iron Bridge.
Cause of death - drowning. Seen after death by Capt. J. E. Symondson, RAMC, the Medical Officer at Achnacarry. The informant was a CSM at the Commando Depot.
Gdsm. William Hughes, Scots Guards, also died by drowning on this date and at this location [see Linked Content below].
SourcesCWGC.Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/52 and WO417/53.Register of Deaths in the district of Kilmallie.
CVA Gallery list of Courses at the CBTC.
Notes
From the 5th-17th October 1942 a Scots Guards detachment of 8 Officers and 138 OR's attended a course at the CBTC.Elements of the 24th Guards Brigade attended four different Courses between May and October 1942 likely in preparation for forthcoming operations in North Africa. Service in a Commando is not established.