HUMPHRY, Francis Leslie

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Rank:

Fusilier (later Corporal)

Unit / Base:

4 Commando

Prior Police Service:

Metropolitan Police

Regiment/Corps:

Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)

Pioneer Corps

Intelligence Corps

Service:

Army

Service Number:

6482287

Service Record:

WO422 / Apv000825871

Born:

Saturday, October 6, 1917

Birthplace:

Camberwell, London

Francis Leslie Humphrey, a 24 year old Metropolitan Police Constable residing Gilmour House, Lambeth, volunteered for the Commandos and was posted to the 1st Police Intake at the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre) at Achnacarry. After completing his training he was attached to No.4 Commando. Served in No.4 Commando until July 1943. Posted to the Pioneer Corps before being attached to the Intelligence Corps. Later served in 4 Field Security Section. Relegated to Class W (T) Reserve 9 November 1945.

Commando timeline

11.06.1942 attested into the Royal Fusiliers.

23.06.1942 posted Commando Depot, Achnacarry.

08.09.1942 posted No.4 Commando.

22.06.1943 admitted to Oldmill E.M.S. Hospital, Aberdeen.

13.07.1943 posted to 'Y' List and struck off strength No.4 Commando.

Sources

Service Record online.

1939 Register covering Lambeth.

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