Metcalfe Thomas Eric 2/Lt 193861

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Name Metcalfe Thomas Eric
Army number 193861
Rank 2/Lt
Decorations None known other than service medals.
Date of birth 11/1/1920, in Stockton. Mother's maiden surname Thompson.
Age 55 at the time of his death.
Unit Joined The Durham Light Infantry - granted an Emergency Commission as a 2/Lt 28/6/1941. Posted to No 4 ITC. Posted 2nd Battalion DLI 11/7/1941. Posted to the Home Details of 2nd Battalion 14/11/1941. Posted to the 30th Battalion DLI 30/12/1941. Posted to the 11th Battalion DLI 12/6/1942. Resigned Commission 25/2/1943 ( reason not known).
Company/Battery 30th Bn - A Company, 11th Bn - B Company.
Platoon or other sub-unit
Task or role Duty Officer.
Joined Brigade 12/6/1942.
Promotions
Wounded
Prisoner of War
Died/Killed in action Death registered December 1975, Northallerton. Probate granted 5/7/1977 at Newcastle Registry.
Home address Married Patricia L Ross in Durham South Eastern District - registered in July 1943.
Source table 11DLI