COULSON, John Richard
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Rank:
Lance Corporal
Unit / Base:
2 Commando
Prior Police Service:
Lancashire Constabulary
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Armoured Corps
Service:
Army
Service Number:
14241656
Born:
Wednesday, February 14, 1917
Died:
1979
Age:
62
Medals: 1939/45 Star; Italy Star; War Medal.
Private John Coulson served in 5 Troop before transferring to the HQ of No.2 Commando. Final rank attained Lance Corporal.
Private John Coulson served in 5 Troop before transferring to the HQ of No.2 Commando. Final rank attained Lance Corporal.
John Richard Coulson was a Police Constable in 1939, single, and residing at 54 Bold Street, Fleetwod, Lancashire, close to the local Police Station. His mother lived in Southport. He volunteered for the commandos in 1942 and joined the 2nd Police Intake at the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre), Achnacarry. Post war member of the Commando Association last known residing Liverpool.
Sources
The 1939 Register covering Fleetwood.
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 69 issued Sept. 1979.
Notebook of LSgt Joe Rogers MM of 5 Troop.
WW2 Medal Cards Index.
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