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Name: Reginald William Edwards. Rank: C S M , 5958979, 1st S S Brigade, No. 3 Commando....

Catalogue reference: WO 208/5410/10

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WO 208/5410/10

Date

1944 Aug 23

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Name: Reginald William Edwards.

Rank: C S M, 5958979, 1st S S Brigade, No. 3 Commando.

Date of birth: 17 April 1922.

Place captured: France (near Sallenelles and Breville), 27 June 1944.

Escaped or Liberated: Bonnebosq, 3 July 1944.

Other names mentioned: Captain K D Ponsford; Corporal J Jenkins; Private 'Dai' Roberts; Private M W Bennett; Private H S Barnes; Private O'Carroll; Flight Sergeant Allen; Batson; Kingsley; Sergeant Coon.

Includes Cover sheet and Report sheet.

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The National Archives, Kew
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I.S.9.(W.E.A.)/1/31/2334

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