LCpl. (later Lieut) Leslie Vincent Patterson, No.1 Commando

[Served in No.1 Commando until posted Officer Cadet Training Unit. Photo courtesy of his niece Judy Patterson].

Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in North Africa (Algeria and Tunisia). Died in service post war from injuries sustained in a jeep accident whilst Lieutenant, 4th Lincolns, B.A.O.R.

This photo of Leslie, his parents, and his brothers and sisters, was taken December 1945. His brother Ian, an RAF Navigator, is on the right. His brother Sgt Alan Patterson is missing as he was still in Canada serving with the Royal Canadian Artillery.

Back Row (L to R): Leslie, Joan (married McLaughlin), Robert, Virginia (married Spicer), Joyce (married Matthews), and Ian
Front Row (L ro R): Estelle (née Bryant) and Frank - parents

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