Philip Gray Reekie

Photo courtesy of his daughter Isabella Murray who adds "My father served with No 4 Commando and went ashore on Sword Beach on DDay. He was seriously injured in the battle for Caen on June 20th-27th. He was brought home to Blackburn Infirmary and lost the sight in his right eye as a result of the injury. He was later involved in training troops for for action in Holland. De-mobbed as Sgt in the Royal Scots Fusiliers"

Service no: 14213046
Parent Regt: Royal Scots Fusiliers.
Medically discharged: 18th June 1951
Comments on discharge form: "A very smart and efficient NCO with a good war record. Is a keen hard worker and a good disciplinarian. Thoroughly reliable and trustworthy."

Philip Gray Reekie
b. 03.03.1917
d. 02.01.2004.