CREE, Lawrence Lamb
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Known as:
Jock
Rank:
Gunner
Unit / Base:
2 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Artillery
Service:
Army
Number:
1837879
Lawrence Lamb Cree was a Sheet Iron Worker from Greenock before enlisting into the Royal Artillery. After volunteering for the Commandos Gunner Cree joined No.2 Commando 5 Troop 'A' Section (Section HQ) and was billeted at 27 York Street whilst based in Ayr.
Gunner Cree was wounded 16 September 1943 during operations in Italy. May 1944 invalided from Commando. 13 November 1944 posted Royal Artillery S/L Garrison. 28 June 1945 posted Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.
Sources
Notebook of LSgt Joe Rogers MM, No.2 Cdo. 5tp.
Royal Artillery Attestation Register 1941.
Casualty Lists / National Archive file WO417/68.
Handwritten nominal roll of No.2 Cdo from Mrs Desiree Roderck MBE.
[Image] Cropped from CVA No.2 Cdo.Gallery image titled "5 Troop No.2 Commando 1942".
Photo of Commando in Gallery:
Yes
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