DEAKER, George James
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Rank:
Lance Bombardier
Unit / Base:
2 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Artillery
Service:
Army
Number:
6201681
Born:
Saturday, October 4, 1919
Birthplace:
St Pancras, London
Died :
Tuesday, April 3, 1945
Killed in action or died of wounds
Age:
25
Cemetery/Memorial:
Operations:
Lance Bombardier George Deaker, 5 troop,was killed in action during operations at Lake Comacchio, Italy. Son of James and Jessie Francis Deaker; husband of Gladys Vera Deaker, of Kentish Town, London.
George James Deaker volunteered for No.2 Commando during the period in Italy when they sought replacements from those serving in units in North Africa. His Commando training after selection took place in Italy.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/93.
RA Casualty Card.
[Image] Eric Buckmaster No.2 Commando 5 Troop.
Primary Roll of Honour:
Photo of Commando in Gallery:
Yes
Photo of grave in Gallery:
Yes
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