LITTLER, Ronald
Primary tabs
Rank:
Lance Corporal
Unit / Base:
3 Commando
Prior Police Service:
Wolverhampton Borough Police
Regiment/Corps:
South Staffordshire Regiment
Service:
Army
Number:
14316405
Lance Cororal Ronald Littler was wounded 11 April 1945 during operations in Western Europe, this date being that of the crossing of the River Aller. Ronald was a Wolverhampton Police Officer who volunteered for the Commandos in 1942 as part of the Police Intakes to the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre), Achnacarry. Active service included Sicily, Italy, France, and Germany.
In 1944 he married a local girl from Worthing, Miss Ruby Bucke. He re-joined the Police after the war moving to Worthing Division (Pc 471) of West Sussex Constabulary. Member of the Commando Association residing Worthing.
In 1944 he married a local girl from Worthing, Miss Ruby Bucke. He re-joined the Police after the war moving to Worthing Division (Pc 471) of West Sussex Constabulary. Member of the Commando Association residing Worthing.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/91.
No.3 Cdo. War Diary 26/27 Aug. 1943 Appdx.A / List of troops taking part in op at Bova Marina, Italy.
No.3 Cdo. War Diary 1944 Appdx. 'B' No.19, Report by LCpl Littler on a patrol 22/23 June 1944.
Obituaries in Commando Association newsletter 94 (1992).
Report on his wedding in the Worthing Gazette 13 December 1944.
Numerous post war press reports of his participation and success in Police Sporting Events including the Worthing Herald 14 July 1950 and the Worthing Gazette 9 July 1952.
Archive pages :
Ask Questions / Add Information / Add Photos
Use the Archive Forum for research enquiries, or to add information or photos. [register now].
Read some frequently asked questions here [FAQ's].
Read some frequently asked questions here [FAQ's].
Contact the Archive via the [contact form].
All content is researched and administered by the Commando Veterans Archive.
