Commando Service Certificate for Cpl. George Ellis Vale RM

[Photo courtesy of his grandson Scott McArthur].

George Ellis Vale served in the Commandos from August 1943 to November 1945. He joined the Royal Marines at Deal on 16 August 1939 and after initial training was posted to the RM Brigade. His commando service commenced on 1 August 1943. Lance Corporal Vale was seriously wounded with multiple gun shot wounds on 12 January 1945 in Burma, this date being that of 3 Commando Brigades' assault on Myebon. 42RM Commando had some casualties in the Landing Craft and on the beach.
George (CH/X3182) and his brother Wilfred (CH/X3183) joined the Royal Marines together. Wilfred served in the East Indies with the British Pacific Fleet rather than the Commandos.
Timeline
16.08.1939 - enlisted for long service (12 years) Depot, RM Deal.
20.02.1940 - posted Chatham Division.
08.05.1940 - posted RM Brigade
01.08.1943 - posted RM Commandos.
11.09.1943 - attended No.1 Snipers Refresher Course, RM Small Arms School, Gosport.
27.03.1944 - appointed Temporary Lance Corporal, RM Commandos.
12.01.1945 - seriously wounded in action.
01.02.1945 - appointed Temporary Corporal.
09.11.1945 - posted Chatham Division.
15.12.1945 - Chatham Division, end of war leave (28 days).
16.10.1946 - medically discharged due to war injuries.

George Ellis Vale
b. 14.03.1920 Swansea
d. 01.11.1997 Paisley.