CHANT, Douglas

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Known as: 
Doug
Rank: 
Private
Unit / Base: 
2 Commando
Regiment/Corps: 
Royal Berkshire Regiment
Service: 
Army
Service Number: 
5110274
Private Douglas Chant 2 Commando
Douglas Chant 2 Cdo Boxing team
Private Douglas Chant, 2 Troop, was one of the commando contingent embarked on Motor Launch ML 307 for Operations Chariot, the raid at St. Nazaire 28 March 1942. Evacuated back to the UK after the raid [1][1a].
  • July 1942 member of the No.2 Commando Boxing Team [2].
  • 9 September 1943 (No.2 Commando) wounded during operations in Italy (Salerno) [3].
  • 1950 residing Witton, Birmingham [4].
Sources
[1] James Dorrian, author and Operation Chariot historian.
[1a] St Nazaire Society 75th Anniversary newsletter nom. roll.
[2] Image of Boxing Team in CVA Gallery.
[3] Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/67.
[4] WW2 Medal Cards Index.
 
Photo of Commando in Gallery: 
Yes
Additional content: 
'St. Nazaire - Operation Chariot'
Salerno - Operation Avalanche
Archive pages : 
No 2 Commando
St Nazaire Commandos

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