Morris William Pte 4452442

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Name Morris William
Army number 4452442
Rank Pte
Decorations
Date of birth 24/3/1921 - research indicates in Gateshead, mother's maiden name Nixon.
Age 0
Unit Enlisted in The Durham Light Infantry. Discharged 30/8/1939. Re-enlisted 5/1/1940 in The Durham Light Infantry. Posted ? 12th Bn DLI. Trf Black Watch 1/2/1940, Posted 1 TS. BEF. Prisoner of War. Trf Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, Posted 11th Bn A & S H. Trf Royal Army Service Corps 8/8/45, Auth: Part II Order A & S H Book 54/45. Class Z Army Reserve 26/9/1947.
Company/Battery
Platoon or other sub-unit
Task or role
Joined Brigade Exact date not yet confirmed but possibly 5/1/1940.
Promotions
Wounded
Prisoner of War 20B, 12871
Died/Killed in action
Home address In 1947 he lived at 5, Eastern Court, 200 High St. Gateshead.
Source table 1TS