FERRIE, James Eglinton
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Known as:
Jim
Rank:
Corporal
Unit / Base:
3 Commando
Prior Police Service:
Renfrewshire Constabulary
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Armoured Corps
Service:
Army
Number:
14317290
Born:
Tuesday, February 21, 1922
Birthplace:
Glasgow
Place died:
Paisley Royal Infirmary
Corporal James Ferrie, 6 Troop, was wounded (shot in the left arm by a sniper) 11 April 1945 during operations at the River Aller. Member of the Commando Association.
James Ferrie was a Renfrewshire Police Constable who volunteered for the Commandos enlisting on 15 October 1942 in the 3rd Police Intake to the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre), Achnacarry. After completing his training on 19 January 1943 he was posted to No.3 Commando. Active service included Sicily, Bova Marina, Italy, Normandy, and the advance into Germany, until the end of hostilities.
Re-joined Renfrewshire Police November 1945 and by 1952 was a Detective Sergeant at Gifnock. Final rank on retirement Chief Superintendent.
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/91.
Commando Association newsletter 49 and Obituaries in newsletter 80 (1985).
Sources
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/91.
Commando Association newsletter 49 and Obituaries in newsletter 80 (1985).
No.3 Commando War Diary, Appendix 'D' No.1 - Casualties April 1945
6 Troop image in Gallery dated Nove. 1943.
Article on promotions in the Paisley Daily Express 9 May 1952, p5.
George Barnsley, Lanarkshire Police Historical Society and Tony Moore, FRHistS / Police Historian.
[Images] His son Jim Ferrie.
Photo of Commando in Gallery:
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