Walter Leslie Davies, No.2 Commando and CMP

[Photo courtesy of his granddaughter Karen Garth].

Walter Leslie Davies served in the 5th King's Own Royal Regiment, T.A. from May 1934 to May 1938. By 1939 he had joined the Police and was at Stanley Grange Police Training School, Preston. Constable Davies, collar number 1705, aged 25 and married to Winifred, volunteered for the Commandos in 1942. Served in No.2 Commando 5 Troop and later No.2 Commando HQ until November 1944. He then joined the Corps of Military Police and was posted to 68 Special Investigation Section (Branch) until discharged in 1946 with rank of Sergeant.
Active service included Sicily, Adriatic Isles, Italy, and Greece. Suffered from bouts of Malaria and Sandfly during his service. Re-joined the Police after the war. Recipient of the Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.
Testimonial on discharge from C.M.P.
Conduct: Exemplary. An excellent type, honest, clean, of sober habits, thoroughly reliable and trustworthy. Has an abundance of self confidence and initiative. Has carried all duties allotted to him efficiently and well. I thoroughly recommend this N.C.O.
Commando timeline
23.07.1942 enlisted General Service Corps and taken on strength Commando Depot, Achnacarry (2nd Police Intake).
14.09.1942 transferred General Service Corps to Lancashire Fusiliers. Army no. 14241658.
24.09.1942 posted No.2 Commando. Served in 5 Troop and later No.2 Commando HQ.
13.04.1943 embarked with No.2 Commando for overseas service.
18.06.1944 appointed Lance Corporal.
22.11.1944 reverts rank (own request) and transfers to the Corps of Military Police.

Walter Leslie Davies
b. 22.04.1917 Preston, Lancashire
d. 17.03.1983 Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.