Dearden John Pte 2754187
Personnel Entry
Name Dearden John
Army number 2754187
Rank Pte
Decorations None known beyond Service Awards.
Date of birth Not yet known.
Age (At time of death) Not yet known.
Unit Enlisted in ther Black Watch. Basic training at the ? Perth ITC. Posted to 1st Tyneside Scottish 20/3/40. Served with the B.E.F. in Northern France. Taken Prisoner of War - probably on 20/5/1940. Repatriated to the UK. Posted ? Bn Black Watch. Relegated to the Z Class Reserve 25/3/46.
Company/Battery Not yet known.
Platoon or other sub-unit Not yet known.
Task or role Rifleman, as far as is known.
Joined Brigade 20/3/1940.
Promotions None known.
Wounded Not so far as is known.
Prisoner of War Yes - Camp Stalag VIIIB, PoW Number 1166.
Died/Killed in action DAte of death not yet known.
Home address 5, Evelyn Avenue, St Helens, Lancs.
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