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King's Shropshire Light infantry attached No.4 Commando.
Service Numbers: 4036812 and 69475
Honours & Awards: Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

Eric Cross joined No.4 Commando on its formation becoming a Section Sergeant in 'F' Troop and also their Quartermaster Sergeant. He served at Dieppe and was later recommended for officer training being commissioned Second Lieutenant on 18 March 1944. Promoted Captain after rejoining No.4 Commando he served as their Administration Officer during the Normandy and Walcheren campaigns. In 1954 Eric was appointed M.B.E. (Civil Division) whilst C.E.O. at the Atomic Weapons Research Establishment.

Eric William Cross MBE
b. 19.10.1919 Ross on Wye, Herefordshire
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