Cfn S.Farrelly REME assisted by Spr Swiz Swierzy RE and Capt. Bryson RA circa 1974
Date: 19/02/2015
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Owner: Sean Farrelly
Cpl. Walter Gibbs 40 RM Cdo., and his wife Mary
[Photo courtesy of their son Chris Gibbs].
Chris adds the following detail in relation to his Father's military service.
Service no. CH/X 110618
Joined the 'RM Commando' on 4 Aug 1942.
Re-designated RM Commando 'A' and finally 40RM Commando on 23 Nov 1942.
Wounded in Action 18 Jan 1944.
Promoted Corporal 17 Dec 1944.
Returned to UK 1 March 1946.
Released from Service 10 May 1946.
Walter Andrew Gibbs
b. 18 March 1917
d. 16 Oct 1991.
