| Notes: | CMP. RSM 1 Airborne Division Pro Coy. London Gazette 36225, page 4760, 20/10/43. The undermentioned to be granted immediate emergency commissions from the ranks in the rank of 19/6/43. Kings Regt. 2/Lt. (7260742) WOI William Buchanan Grey (282969) from CMP (shown as RAMC in gazette). Later Capt. He was a born in Plymouth and resided in Berkshire. Pegasus Patrol page 132 & 133. "Wounded in ambush on way to river and died of wounds". He was the OC 1 Airborne Division Pro Coy and previously served as RSM. OC PRO COY. Inscription on gravestone: Thank you Jock for the wonderful memories of our love and Happiness Dot. War Diary WO 171/407 1 Airborne Division Pro Coy. 26/9/44. D+ 9 Capt Grey received wounds from which he has died. Only one got across the river out of 5 Officers and 66 other ranks who too part 1 Officer, and 11 other ranks returned. Casualty List 1572, North West Europe, Missing, King's Regiment, date not reported. Casualty List 1611, Western Europe, Previously reported missing now died of wounds.
William Buchanan Gray.
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