Sands David WO I (R S M) 3853164
Personnel Entry
Name Sands David
Army number 3853164
Rank WO I (R S M)
Decorations
Date of birth
Age 34
Unit Loyal North Lancashire Regt 1/11/28, Discharged 5/7/32 under TA Regs Para 207 on transfer to the Black Watch, Att Black Watch Preston 6/7/1932 aged 22 yrs 73 days, Posted 2nd Bn 10/1/1933, Posted 1 TS, DIED (Accidental shooting) N W Europe 12/8/44.
Company/Battery
Platoon or other sub-unit
Task or role
Joined Brigade
Promotions
Wounded
Prisoner of War
Died/Killed in action 12-Aug-44
Home address RSM Sands was born Glasgow 26/4/1910, and resided in Preston at the time of his death. His death was due to a Battle Accident. Sources - Depot Roll Book 1926-38 p 91, Book 358 No. 25 p 122. Buried Grave V.D.3. Banneville-la-Campagne War Cemetery.
Source table 1TS
