'Gash' Farrer, formerly No.2 Cdo., 1st Buffs 1948 on board HMS London
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LCpl Thomas Alfred Taylor
Lance Corporal Thomas Alfred Taylor, 2 Troop, was Mentioned in Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Italy (Sicily).
Thomas joined the Metropolitan Police on 16 January 1939. In 1942 he volunteered for the Commandos as part of the Police Intakes.
After completing the commando course at the Commando Depot (Commando Basic Training Centre) he was attached to No.3 Commando and served in 2 Troop (Heavy Weapons). Thomas served with No.3 Commando for the remainder of the war after which he rejoined the Metropolitan Police. He retired on 25 July 1965 as a Detective Sergeant on "F" Division.
Sources
London Gazette 36668, page 3932.
Commando Veterans Archive Gallery photos.
Tony Moore FRHistS and Police Historian.
His son Stewart Taylor.
