Church parade on quay at Cos in honour of 5 parachutists killed in raid on sept 44
Date: 03/02/2012
Views: 4560
Owner: Pete Rogers (Admin)
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)
