JAMES, Derek George
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JAMES, David George
Rank:
Gunner
Unit / Base:
3 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Artillery
Service:
Army
Number:
1446805
P.O.W. number:
25188
P.O.W. camps:
Born:
Wednesday, September 28, 1921
Derek George James, a Clerk from Bristol, enlisted into the Royal Artillery on 23 March 1939. He volunteered for the commandos and on 10 September 1941 joined No.3 Commando.
Gunner James was reported missing, later confirmed prisoner of war, 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France. He made four attempts at escape, the last in April 1945 when he made his way to American lines.
Sources
Dir. of Mil. Int.: Liberated Prisoner of War Interrogation Questionnaire 1945/6 / National Archives file WO344/160/2.
Royal Artillery Attestation Card.
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/50, WO417/54, WO417/74, and WO417/93.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/50, WO417/54, WO417/74, and WO417/93.
Prisoners of War / National Archives file WO392/1.
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