Harold Smedley, 47RM Cdo., (left) and another veteran at Normandy, 49th anniversary
Date: 17/04/2020
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LCpl William John Hall, No.3 Commando 5 Troop
[Photo courtesy of his grandson Mark Robinson].
14764194 Private William John Hall, Somerset Light Infantry was attached to the Commandos from 14.09.1944 to disbandment 19 November 1945. Served in 5 Troop. Post war posted Oxford and Bucks. L.I. before transferring to the Royal Hampshire Regiment and drafted overseas for service in the Middle East. Returned UK 6 November 1947. Released to Reserve List 14 February 1948.
William John 'Nipper' Hall
b. 12.02.1926 Rotherhithe.
d. 14.08.2007 Maidstone.
