TOOMBS, Leonard
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Rank:
Private
Unit / Base:
2 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Berkshire Regiment
Service:
Army
Service Number:
5334138
In September 1941 he was part of a detachment of 25 Other Ranks from No.2 Commando who 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.
- 9 September 1943 wounded during operations at Salerno, Italy.
- Member of the Commando Association last known residing Northolt, Middlesex.
Sources
[1] Linked Content below
[2] Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/67.
[1] Linked Content below
[2] Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/67.
[3] Commando Association Lost Legions List 11.
[4] WW2 Medal Cards Index.
[Image] Cropped from the No.2 Troop December 1942 photo in No2 Cdo gallery.
Photo of Commando in Gallery:
Yes
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