HEFFERNAN, William John
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Known as:
Bill
Rank:
Corporal
Unit / Base:
40RM Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Marines
Service:
Royal Navy
Number:
CH/X2485
P.O.W. number:
43012
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Born:
Friday, October 24, 1919
Birthplace:
London
Died :
Wednesday, January 11, 1995
Place died:
Essex
Age:
75
William John Heffernan joined the Royal Marines in 1938. After a call for volunteers he joined the RM Commando (later re-designated 40RM Commando) on its formation in 1942. Corporal Heffernan was wounded and a prisoner of war on 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France. Hospitalised first in Rouen, then from 29th August 1942, in the Stalag’s hospital until November when transferred to the main camp. Repatriated October 1943 in the first prisoner exchange. Post war member of the Commando Association from Chigwell, Essex.
Sources
Commando Association newsletter 100 (March 1995).
List of RM Commandos provided by RY (former CA Sec and CBF).
German Record Cards of British PoWs / National Archives file WO416/171/335.
[Image and additional details] Terry Heffernan, son.
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