Elmore Robert Pte. 4454471

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Name Elmore Robert
Army number 4454471
Rank Pte.
Decorations
Date of birth
Age
Unit Joined The Durham Light Infantry, no enlistment date known but his Regimental Number suggests early 1939. Posted 8th Battalion DLI ? Posted 11th Bn DLI - probably 1/9/1939. Served with the B.E.F. in France. A report to the effect that he had been declared missing appeared in the Auckland Chronicle of 25/7/1940. Confirmation that he had been taken Prisoner of War was received 20/6/1940 and reported in the Auckland Chronicle of 15/8/1940 and5/9/1940. Repatriated. Relegated to Class Z Army Reserve 12/2/1946.
Company/Battery
Platoon or other sub-unit
Task or role
Joined Brigade
Promotions
Wounded
Prisoner of War Yes - Camp Number 20 (73), P.o.W. Number 13095.
Died/Killed in action
Home address
Source table 11DLI