WOODS, John
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Rank:
Lance Corporal
Unit / Base:
3 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Coldstream Guards
Service:
Army
Number:
2658476
P.O.W. camps:
Born:
Friday, May 6, 1921
John Woods, a Labourer from Liverpool 5, enlisted into the Armed Forces 1 July 1938, later volunteering for the commandos. Lance Corporal Woods, No.3 Commando, was wounded and a prisoner of war 23 January 1945 during operations in Holland. Rejoined his Regiment 21 October 1946. Discharged from military service 13 March 1947.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/88 and 91.
Dir. of Mil. Int.: Liberated Prisoner of War Interrogation Questionnaire 1945/6 / National Archives file WO344/353/2.
Coldstream Guards Enlistment Registers, Casualty Registers and Discharge Registers.
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