THORPE, J.

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Rank: 
Lance Corporal
Unit / Base: 
1 Commando
Regiment/Corps: 
Devonshire Regiment
Service: 
Army
Service Number: 
5628253
Honours & Awards: 
Mentioned in Despatches

Lance Corporal J. Thorpe received a Mention in Despatches for "gallant and distinguished service in North Africa." 

Sources
London Gazette 36180 page 4226.

Notes
There is a name THORPE amongst many names of Commandos on the back of a captured japanese flag which is in the Gallery. The initials are either J or V and below the name is "Leighton Buzzard, Beds."
 
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