BOLITHO, Raymond Gordon

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Rank: 
Lieutenant (later Captain)
Unit / Base: 
5 Commando
Regiment/Corps: 
Devonshire Regiment
Service: 
Army
Service Number: 
174203
Honours & Awards: 
Mentioned in Despatches
Raymond Gordon Bolitho 5 Commando
Lieutenant Raymond Gordon Bolitho, 1 Troop, was wounded on 31 January 1945 during operations in Burma. He later received a Mention In Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Burma.
 
Sources
Casualty Lists 1939-45 / National Archives file WO417/8.
London Gazette 37425, page 382.
1 Cdo. War Diary of Hill 170 [see Linked Content below].
CVA Gallery image of 1 Troop names and ranks on japanese banknote.
Commando Association newsletter 119 issued Sept. 2004.
 
Notes
Rank of Lieutenant shown in first four sources. Rank of Captain shown in CA newsletter.
 
Photo of Commando in Gallery: 
Yes
Additional content: 
1 Commando, War Diary of Hill 170
3 Cdo Bde Third Jungle Book issue 9
3 Cdo Bde, timeline of the Hill 170 battle
Archive pages : 
No 5 Commando

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