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The fairly common nature of his name has meant that genealogical research has been difficult and results require confirmation - family help with these facts would be warmly welcomed.
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Private Heron's transfer to the Dorset Regiment suggests that he was a member of 11th DLI, but this has yet to be confirmed.

Latest revision as of 14:58, 3 April 2020

Personnel Entry

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Name Heron John Clifton
Army number 4469227
Rank Private.
Decorations Not known.
Date of birth Not yet known for certain but thought to be Q1 1921 - mother's maiden surname Turnbull.
Age Not known.
Unit Enlisted in The Durham Light Infantry - exact date not yet confirmed. Served Normandy. Transferred to the Dorset Regiment 28/8/1944.
Company/Battery Not yet confirmed.
Platoon or other sub-unit
Task or role Not known.
Joined Brigade Not known.
Promotions Not known.
Wounded Not as far as is known.
Prisoner of War Not as far as is known.
Died/Killed in action Date of death not yet known.
Home address No family information as yet.
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The fairly common nature of his name has meant that genealogical research has been difficult and results require confirmation - family help with these facts would be warmly welcomed.

Private Heron's transfer to the Dorset Regiment suggests that he was a member of 11th DLI, but this has yet to be confirmed.