Pte. Robert George Trusty, 50 Middle East Commando

[Photos courtesy of his son Robert Trusty].

Robert Trusty enlisted 4 April 1938 as a regular soldier in the 2nd Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment, service number 4858686. Served in Palestine, later volunteered for the Middle East Commandos.
Private Trusty, 'D' Battalion, Layforce, was reported missing during operations at Crete, later confirmed a prisoner of war, captured 1 June 1941. Prisoner of war number 12181. 50 and 52 Middle East Commando formed 'D' Battalion of Layforce for the Crete operation. Resided Fulham after repatriation to the UK in May 1945.
Camp timeline
04.06.1941 - 04.07.1941 Malame Transit Camp, Crete.
07.07.1941 - 12.08.1941 Dulag 183, Greece.
17.08.1941 - 19.08.1941 Stalag 3A, Germany.
19.08.1941 - 21.04.1945 Stalag 3D, Germany (Work Camps E401 and E428).

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Robert George Trusty
b. 23.10.1919 Catford.
d. 16.03.1959 Upton Hospital, Slough.