GILMOUR, Alexander
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Known as:
Alex
Rank:
Lance Sergeant
Unit / Base:
3 Commando
Prior Police Service:
Wigtownshire Constabulary
Regiment/Corps:
Seaforth Highlanders
Service:
Army
Service Number:
14317291
Medals: 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, Italy Star, France and Germany Star, War Medal.
Alexander Gilmour volunteered for the commandos in 1942 and was posted to the 3rd Police Intake at the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre), Achnacarry.
On completion of his training he was posted to No.3 Commando. In November 1943 he was a Clerk in HQ Troop (Command Section) and later served in 3 Troop. His service included Sicily, Italy, France and Germany. Discharged from military service 29 September 1945 and re-joined the Police. In 1948 he was based at the Police Station in Port Patrick, Wigtownshire. Member of the Commando Association residing in 1978 at Stranraer.
Sources
WW2 Medal Cards Index.
HQ Tp Nom Roll (WD 15Nov43 Appdx J5).
Commando Association newsletters 67 (1978) and Obituaries in newsletter 101 (1995).
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