HART, William James
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Rank:
Temporary Lieutenant
Unit / Base:
46RM Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Marines
Service:
Royal Navy
Born:
Friday, March 16, 1923
William James Hart, an Insurance Broker with Lloyds, London, joined the Royal Marines on 10 September 1941. Posted to 46RM Commando on its formation in August 1943. Lieutenant Hart, 'B' Troop, was wounded and a prisoner of war 11/12 June 1944 during operations at Rots and Le Hamel, Normandy. He was treated for his wounds in hospital until 20 August 1944 before being moved to a prisoner of war camp.
Sources
RM Prisoners of War / National Archives file ADM201/111.
RM Prisoners of War / National Archives file ADM201/111.
Dir. of Mil. Int.: Liberated POW Interrogation Questionnaires / National Archives file WO344/136/1.
The Story of 46RM Commando by Capt. P.K.W. Johnson RM, published 1946 for veterans.
The Story of 46RM Commando by Capt. P.K.W. Johnson RM, published 1946 for veterans.
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