O'ROURKE, James Thomas
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Rank:
Marine
Unit / Base:
46RM Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Marines
Service:
Royal Navy
Number:
PLY/X108792
P.O.W. number:
82049
P.O.W. camps:
Born:
Wednesday, December 20, 1922
James Thomas O'Rourke was a Merchant Seaman before enlisting into the Royal Marines on 23 June 1942. He later joined 46RM Commando sometime after its formation in August 1943 and served in 'B' Troop. He was captured by the enemy on 11 June 1944 at Normandy, France. On return to the UK in 1945 he resided in Slough, Berkshire.
Sources
RM Prisoners of War / National Archives file ADM201/111 and WO392/7.
RM Prisoners of War / National Archives file ADM201/111 and WO392/7.
Dir. of Mil. Int.: Liberated POW Interrogation Questionnaires / National Archives file WO344/239/2.
[Image] 'B' Troop photo in 46RM Cdo Gallery.
Photo of Commando in Gallery:
Yes
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