DEARY, Patrick Gabriel
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Known as:
Paddy
Rank:
Fusilier
Unit / Base:
2 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Irish Fusiliers
Service:
Army
Service Number:
3854234
Fusilier Patrick Deary, married and from Blackrod, Lancashire, was a regular soldier in the Royal Irish Fusiliers who volunteered for the commandos. He served in No. 2 Commando 5 Troop, 'B' Section, No.3 Sub-Section, and whilst No.2 Commando were based in Ayr before deployment overseas he was billeted at 127 Gould Street, Lochside. Fusilier Deary was wounded 13 September 1943 during operations at Salerno, Italy. Post war member of the Commando Association residing Dorset.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/68.
Notebook of LSgt Joe Rogers MM (5 troop).
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/68.
Notebook of LSgt Joe Rogers MM (5 troop).
CVA Gallery images of 5 Troop.
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 98 issued March 1994.
[Image] Cropped from the collection of TSM Ken McAllister No.2 Cdo., courtesy of his son Stephen.
Photo of Commando in Gallery:
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