EOD Platel, Francis Vittery

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John Robertson

John Robertson

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Staff member
  • SURNAME
Platel​
  • FORENAME
Francis Vittery​
  • UNIT
Royal Army Ordnance Corps (8 Base Ammunition Depot)​
  • RANK
A/Captain ​
  • NUMBER
103615​
  • AWARD
George Medal ​
  • PLACE
Toura 1941 ​
  • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
died as POW - see Roll of Honour​
London Gazette 35225, 22nd July 1941, Page 4212​
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ROLL OF HONOUR:

https://www.specialforcesroh.com/index.php?threads/platel-francis-vittery.43162/

WEB LINKS:

• https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35225/page/4212

FINDAGRAVE:

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18585408/francis-vittery-platel

NATIONAL ARCHIVES:

https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D7378324 (GM)
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C17558529 (POW File)
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