Served in the Commandos from March 1944 to November 1945. No.4 Cdo operations included Normandy, Walcheren, and the advance into Germany. Briefly attached to No.6 Commando before the army commandos were disbanded. Member of the Commando Association
Known as: Bill
Rank: Lance Corporal (later Sergeant)
Unit / Base: No.4 Commando (and briefly No.6 Commando)
Regiment/Corps: King's Royal Rifle Corps and Highland Light
Number: 6854377
William Hubert 'Bill' Bidmead
b. 28.06.1923 Isleworth, Middx.
d. 13.09.2001 Barnstaple, North Devon.