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Edwin Dunford was a serving Police Officer from Dorset Constabulary who volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes that commenced in 1942. Edwin joined the Dorset Constabulary on 1st April 1939. He was Police Constable 126 residing in Weymouth.
After the war ended he rejoined Dorset Constabulary and was a member of the local branch of the Commando Association. He retired from the Police on 27 July 1969 with service described as exemplary.

Sources
Commando Association newsletter 23 (1956) and 90 (Obituaries March 1990).
The 1939 Register covering Weymouth.
Dorset and Bournemouth Constabulary Certificate of Police Service provided by family.
[Images] Paul Dunford (son).

Edwin Dunford
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His son Paul adds "Whilst his unit was based at Worthing my father met and married my mother".
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Edwin 'Ted' Dunford No.3 Commando. Photo courtesy of his son Paul Dunford. Posted by Pete R.
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Edwin 'Ted' Dunford No.3 Commando. Photo courtesy of his son Paul Dunford. Posted by Pete R.
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