MCMECKAN, James Gibson
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Rank:
Fusilier
Unit / Base:
5 Commando
Prior Police Service:
Metropolitan Police
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Scots Fusiliers
Service:
Army
Service Number:
14604380
Born:
Friday, August 27, 1915
Medals: 1939/45 Star; Burma Star (Pacific Clasp); War Medal.
In 1939 James McMekhan was a Metropolitan Police Officer residing in Hammersmith, London. He volunteered for the Commandos and on completion of commando training was attached to No.5 Commando in 1943. Active service included the Far East. Released from military service 20 August 1946. Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Leswalt, Stranraer.
Sources
The 1939 Register covering Hammersmith.
WW2 Medal Cards Index.
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 78 (1982).
Notes
His service number is in a batch for Metropolitan Police Officers who joined the Armed Forces on 19 May 1943.
The 1939 Register covering Hammersmith.
WW2 Medal Cards Index.
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 78 (1982).
Notes
His service number is in a batch for Metropolitan Police Officers who joined the Armed Forces on 19 May 1943.
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