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Former trade - Bus Conductor.
23 February 1940 enlisted Exmouth.
Royal Marine.
Service no. EX/3417.
3 April 1940 - 7 July 1942 H.B.L.- Ports (RM Brigade).
8 July 1942 classified as Driver Mechanic (Gp D) Class 2.
8 July 1942 - 31 July 1943 H.B.L.- RM Brigade.
1 August 1943 - 18 October 1945 - 45RM Commando.
Served in 'F' Troop.
[Sources:Howard Karloff (son) and Service Record].

Howard Walton Pratt
b.22 March 1918.
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[Photo courtesy of his son Howard Karloff].
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[Photo courtesy of his son Howard Karloff].
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[Photo courtesy of his son Howard Karloff].
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