CLAPTON, John Francis
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Rank:
Lieutenant (later Captain)
Unit / Base:
6 Commando
12 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Service:
Army
Service Number:
258657
Honours & Awards:
Operations:
Lieutenant John Clapton was awarded the Military Cross [1] in recognition of gallant and distinguished service on 28 January 1945 whilst leading a small Recce patrol at a wood near Linne [2].
- Served in No.12 Commando 4 Parachute Troop prior to moving to No.6 Commando [3].
Sources
[1] London Gazette 37027, page 1942.
[2] National Archives file WO373/53/64.
[3] Obituaries in Commando Association Newsletter 108 issued March 1999.
[3] CVA 12 Commando gallery image.
Photo of Commando in Gallery:
Yes
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