<![CDATA[Cpl. Evelyn Arthur George Cant BEM, No.2 Commando 4 troop.]]>

<![CDATA[Cpl. Evelyn Arthur George Cant BEM, No.2 Commando 4 troop.]]> https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/2/Cant/ May 1942 volunteered for the commandos and joined the 2nd Police Intake to the CBTC at Achnacarry. Posted to No.2 Commando.
16 September 1943 Corporal Evelyn Cant, 4 Troop, was wounded during operations at Salerno, Italy.
7 April 1945 commissioned Second Lieutenant from OCTU.
Re-joined Essex Constabulary post war and married Marjorie.
14 June 1969 Police Sergeant Cant, Essex County Constabulary, was awarded the British Empire Medal (Civil Division).
Photo courtesy of his son Mike.

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Awarded BEM (Civil Division)in HM the Queen's birthday honours June 1969. Supplement to the London Gazette 4863 page 5986 dated 6 June 1969.]]> en-us Gallery 2 RSS Module, version 1.1.8 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 01:22:55 +0100 120 https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/d/34392-9/Cant.jpg <![CDATA[Cpl. Evelyn Arthur George Cant BEM, No.2 Commando 4 troop.]]> https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/2/Cant/ <![CDATA[Frame of items in memory of LCpl Cant BEM No.2 Commando]]> https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/2/Cant/Frame+Cant+2cdo.jpg.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/2/Cant/Frame+Cant+2cdo.jpg.html

Photo courtesy of his son Mike Cant who adds, This is a photo of the frame I made for dads medals including a replica FS knife".
In album Cpl. Evelyn Arthur George Cant BEM, No.2 Commando 4 troop.]]> Pete Rogers (Admin) photo Wed, 19 Mar 2025 22:44:39 +0000 <![CDATA[Release certificate for Evelyn Cant No.2 Cdo.]]> https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/2/Cant/cant+5.jpg.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/2/Cant/cant+5.jpg.html

Photo courtesy of Mike Cant.
In album Cpl. Evelyn Arthur George Cant BEM, No.2 Commando 4 troop.]]> Pete Rogers (Admin) photo Wed, 19 Mar 2025 22:40:20 +0000 <![CDATA[Police Sergeant Evelyn A.G. Cant BEM, served in No.2 Commando]]> https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/2/Cant/cant+7.jpg.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/2/Cant/cant+7.jpg.html

[Photo courtesy of his son Mike Cant].
In album Cpl. Evelyn Arthur George Cant BEM, No.2 Commando 4 troop.]]> Pete Rogers (Admin) photo Wed, 21 Jan 2026 22:34:50 +0000 <![CDATA[Marjorie Elizabeth Cant wife of Evelyn Cant No.2 Cdo.]]> https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/2/Cant/cant+1.jpg.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/2/Cant/cant+1.jpg.html

Photo courtesy of their son Mike. Note the Commando brooch she is wearing.
In album Cpl. Evelyn Arthur George Cant BEM, No.2 Commando 4 troop.]]> Pete Rogers (Admin) photo Wed, 19 Mar 2025 22:39:57 +0000 <![CDATA[Cpl. Evelyn Arthur George Cant, No.2 Commando 4 troop.]]> https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/2/Cant/cant+2.jpg.html https://gallery.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/units/2/Cant/cant+2.jpg.html

Photo dated Italy 30th December 1943 courtesy of his son Mike.

In 1939 Evelyn Cant was a Police Constable, collar number 313, serving with Essex County Constabulary, single, and residing with his mother at 3 Chapel Street, Billericay, Essex.
May 1942 volunteered for the commandos and joined the 2nd Police Intake to the CBTC at Achnacarry. Posted to No.2 Commando.
16 September 1943 Corporal Evelyn Cant, 4 Troop, was wounded during operations at Salerno, Italy.
7 April 1945 commissioned Second Lieutenant from OCTU.
Re-joined Essex Constabulary post war and married Marjorie.
14 June 1969 Police Sergeant Cant, Essex County Constabulary, was awarded the British Empire Medal (Civil Division).

Click/touch this link for more: E.A.G. CANT
In album Cpl. Evelyn Arthur George Cant BEM, No.2 Commando 4 troop.]]> Pete Rogers (Admin) photo Wed, 19 Mar 2025 22:37:39 +0000