DUROSE, Sam
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Rank:
Marine
Unit / Base:
46RM Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Marines
Service:
Royal Navy
Service Number:
PO/X114134
Born:
Thursday, December 20, 1923
Birthplace:
Kirby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
Died :
Friday, March 23, 1945
Killed in action or died of wounds
Age:
21
Cemetery/Memorial:
Operations:
Marine Sam Durose died during operations at the River Rhine crossing near Wesel, Germany. Sam was originally buried in a joint grave with Marine Leonard Rider at Xanten, Germany, before both being re-interred together 12 November 1946 at Reichswald Forest War Cemetery.
Sources
CWGC.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
The Story of 46 Commando Royal Marines by Capt Johnson RM.
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