6347855 Corporal Richard CATCHPOLE, MiD, 6th Bn. Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment: 16/04/1943

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    Army Number: 6347855
    Rank: Corporal
    Name: Richard CATCHPOLE, MiD
    Unit: Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment


    London Gazette : 23 September 1943
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36180/supplement/4228/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North Africa.
    R.W.K.
    6347855 Corpl. R. Catchpole.
     
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    Casualty Details | CWGC
    CORPORAL RICHARD CATCHPOLE

    Service Number: 6347855
    Regiment & Unit/Ship: 6th Bn. Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment
    Date of Death: 16 April 1943
    Age 23 years old
    Buried or commemorated at MEDJEZ-EL-BAB WAR CEMETERY
    Grave Reference: 5. E. 9.
    Location: Tunisia
    Additional Info: Son of Herbert and Sarah Catchpole; husband of Nellie Lilian Catchpole, of Rotherhithe, London.
     

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