HEATON, Harold, L.
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Known as:
Harry
Rank:
Sergeant
Unit / Base:
2 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
South Lancashire Regiment
Service:
Army
Service Number:
3655790
Corporal Heaton was wounded 9 September 1943 during operations at Salerno, Italy [1][2].
Harold Heaton was married and a former manager for a Timber importer in Wallasey. Served in 5 Troop 'A' Section, No.2 Sub-Section of the troop. Whilst No.2 Commando were in Ayr before deployment overseas he was billeted at 32 Galloway Avenue, Ayr [3]. Final rank attained Sergeant. Post war member of the Commando Association from Great Barr, Birmingham [4].
Sources
[1][2]Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/67.
[1][2]Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/67.
[3] Notebook of LSgt Joe Rogers MM, 5 troop.
[4] Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 104 issued March 1997.
[4] Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 104 issued March 1997.
[Image] From 5 Troop photos in Gallery.
Photo of Commando in Gallery:
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