RENNIE, William Graham
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Rank:
Lance Sergeant
Unit / Base:
5 Commando
Prior Police Service:
Stirlingshire Constabulary
Regiment/Corps:
Black Watch
Service:
Army
Service Number:
14317312
Born:
Monday, July 7, 1919
Birthplace:
Falkirk, Stirlingshire
Medals: 1939/45 Star; Burma Star; War Medal.
William Graham Rennie was a footballer with Wolverhampton Wanderers in 1938. He joined Stirlingshire Constabulary 22 May 1939. Volunteered for the Commandos in 1942 and was posted to the 3rd Police Intake at the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre), Achnacarry. After completing the course he was attached to No.5 Commando and deployed with them for active service in the Far East. He served in the Mortar Section. Discharged from military service 18 February 1946 final rank attained Lance Sergeant. Post war re-joined the Stirlingshire Constabulary which became part of Stirling and Clackmannan in 1949. Retired with the rank of Chief Superintendent circa 1970.
Sources
WW2 Medal Cards Index (records last rank as LSgt).
Birmingham Daily Gazette 15 October 1938, p.12.
Tony Moore, FRHistS. and Police Historian.
[Image 1] CVA No.5 Cdo Gallery.
[Image 2] Daily Record 19 January 1971, p5.
Photo of Commando in Gallery:
Yes
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