Sgt. Arthur Henry Warner, No.12 and No.1 Commando

[Photos courtesy of his daughter in law Jean Warner].

Arthur Henry Warner enlisted Princess Louise's Kensington Regiment, 2nd Bn. on 13 April 1939. Trade on enlistment - Gardener. Volunteered in 1942 for the commandos. Served in No.12 and No.1 Commando. Overseas service with No.1 Commando included India, Ceylon, Arakan Burma, and Hong Kong.
Commando timeline
03.10.1942 posted Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre), Achnacarry.
10.11.1942 posted No.12 Commando.
07.10.1943 posted No.1 Commando.
11.11.1943 embarked for overseas service in the Far East with No.1 Commando 4 Troop.
07.02.1945 promoted Lance Corporal.
18.06.1945 promoted Corporal.
05.08.1945 promoted Lance Sergeant.
27.08.1945 promoted Acting Sergeant.
20.11.1945 embarked Hong Kong for return to the UK.
17.12.1945 posted Holding Operational Commando.
---.01.1946 Commando service concluded. Class 'A' release from military service shortly after.

Arthur Henry Warner
b. 19.06.1921 Enfield.
d. 10.11.2012 Bristol.