Col Peter Young briefs two snipers, Bernard Machin and Joe Leedham, in the Orne River area, 17th June 1944
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Major John Pooley MC
Major 86404 JOHN BERTRAM VAUGHAN POOLEY MC
Royal Artillery and No. 3 Commando
who died on 07 June 1944 age 25
Remembered with honour at the BAYEUX WAR CEMETERY.
His citation for the MC reads " In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Sicily " (L.G.21.10.43)