WOOD, John
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Known as:
Jack
Rank:
Private
Unit / Base:
1 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
South Wales Borderers
Service:
Army
Number:
3915316
Born:
Monday, May 22, 1922
Died :
Wednesday, April 17, 1985
Age:
62
Formerly employed as a Shipbreaker in civilian life. Private Wood, 12 Troop, was wounded on 28 January 1945 during operations in Burma. Post war member of the Commando Association from Newport, Gwent.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/88.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/88.
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 81 (1985) (rank shown as Corporal).
Plaque at Commando Memorial, Spean Bridge.
[Image] Illustrated Magazine published 4 Nov. 1944, pp.5,6 (in Gallery).
Notes
12 Troop was a merging of 1 and 2 Troops whose numbers were depleted through casualties.
Notes
12 Troop was a merging of 1 and 2 Troops whose numbers were depleted through casualties.
Photo of Commando in Gallery:
Yes
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