Leslie Vincent Patterson
Lance Corporal Leslie Patterson, No.1 Commando, received a Mention in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in North Africa (Algeria and Tunisia). Left the Commando for officer training. Died in service post war from injuries sustained in a jeep accident whilst Lieutenant, 4th Lincolns, B.A.O.R.
This photo of Leslie, his parents, and his brothers and sisters, was taken December 1945. His brother Ian, an RAF Navigator, is on the right. His brother Sgt Alan Patterson is missing as he was still in Canada serving with the Royal Canadian Artillery.
Back Row (L to R): Leslie, Joan (married McLaughlin), Robert, Virginia (married Spicer), Joyce (married Matthews), and Ian
Front Row (L ro R): Estelle (née Bryant) and Frank - parents
Read more in our awards section: https://www.commandoveterans.org/LesliePatterson_1Commando
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