MILLS, William

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Known as: 
Billy
Rank: 
Private
Unit / Base: 
2 Commando
Regiment/Corps: 
Royal Berkshire Regiment
Service: 
Army
Service Number: 
5336103
Private Williams was part of a detachment of 25 Other Ranks from No.2 Commando who in September 1941 embarked on H.M.T. Ulster Monarch, and proceeded to Gibraltar from where they made several onward and return journeys between Gibraltar and Freetown, via Ghana and Lagos. Their role on board was primarily manning A.A. guns, the 14 pounder on the stern, 3 Bren guns on the top deck, and general ship maintenance and look out duties. They rejoined No.2 Commando in April 1942.
  • He was later wounded 9 September 1943 during operations at Salerno, Italy. 

Sources
[1] Linked Content below
[2] Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/67. 

Additional content: 
2 Commando Detachment 13 Sep'41 for 7 months
Salerno - Operation Avalanche
Archive pages : 
No 2 Commando

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