Clayden John Gordon Hewlitt 2/Lt 278560

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Commissioned into the Middlesex Regiment as a 2/Lt 4/6/1943.

Joined 2nd Kensingtons 10/6/1943.

Appointed Platoon Commander in C Group 10/6/1943.

Promoted Temporary Captain.

Member of D Company.

Wounded 13/8/1944 by shell splinters from an 88mm shell - sustaining a fracture to his right thumb and abrasions to his head. The injury occurred at map reference 1/25,000 40/16 South West 114633.

Evacuated to No 6 Canadian General Hospital.