John Clifford Beardsell, Rifle Bde., and No.2 Commando 3 troop until 1943

Enlisted 16 March 1932.
Service number: 6912677.
Rifle Brigade
Attached No.2 Commando 3 troop.
Operation Chariot, St Nazaire 27/28 March 1942 HMS Campbeltown.
Wounded and evacuated to the UK.
Hospitalised for a year then joined Royal Engineers.
Operation Overlord, Normandy 6 June 1944 onwards.
Released from service (Sergeant) 9 February 1946.
Awards
Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in NW Europe.

[Photos courtesy of his grandson Mark Beardsell].