Soldier Details:
Surname: Powell
Initials:   D.A.
Rank:   Lance Corporal
Army No.:  2655396
Notes:   CMP. 10/2/1932 he enlisted in the Coldstream Guards at Bristol for 3/9 years, born 13/10/1911 at Hatherop, Cirencester, occupation Motor Mechanic, 23/2/1940 compulsory transfer to CMP. 2/3/44 Discharged to Commission. London Gazette 36540, page 2524, 2/6/44. General List. The undermentioned are granted Immediate Emergency Commissions from the ranks in the rank of 2/Lt: 3/3/44. 2655396 S/Sgt Donald Albert Powell (306897) from CMP. Donald Albert Powell.