176781 William Francis MOSS, MiD, 3 Welsh Guards

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    Lieutenant MOSS, WILLIAM FRANCIS
    Service Number 176781
    Died 30/06/1944
    Aged 31
    3rd Bn. Welsh Guards
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Son of Thomas and Ethel Gladys Moss; husband of Mary Prudence Moss, of Godalming.
    Buried at WOKING (ST. JOHN'S) CREMATORIUM
    Location: Surrey, United Kingdom
    Number of casualties: 137
    Cemetery/memorial reference: Panel 4.
     
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    Personal Number: 176781
    Rank: Lieutenant
    Name: William Francis MOSS, MiD
    Unit: Welsh Guards

    London Gazette : 28 March 1941
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35118/supplement/1794/data.pdf
    The undermentioned Cadets, from i6ist & i63rd O.C.T.U's, to be 2nd Lts., except as otherwise stated.
    8th Mar.1941:—
    FOOT GUARDS.
    W. G'ds.
    William Francis Moss (176781).

    London Gazette : 23 September 1943
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36180/supplement/4226/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.
    W. G'ds.
    Lt. W. F. Moss (176781).
     
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