Geoff Broadman at the grave of Ernest Norton [Nathan]
Date: 31/07/2019
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Owner: Nick Collins
Pte. Derrick Stanley Dryden
The images are courtesy of his sons Clive and Ian who add, "Our Father originally joined the Durham Light Infantry, after which he volunteered for the Commandos and after successfully completing his training joined No 3 Commando."
Derrick Stanley Dryden
Rank: Private
Service No. 14784275
Enlisted Durham Light Infantry 15 June 1944.
Attached No.3 Commando 3 February 1945.
Released from military service 24 January 1948.
Commando Association membership no. 5956.
Post war he joined the Merchant Navy.
Derrick Stanley Dryden
b. 31st March 1926
d. 5th March 2019.
Date: 24/03/2019
Size: 3 items
Pte. Derrick Dryden (holding rifle) and others, Brugge 4 May 1945