| Surname: | Mitchell |
| Initials: | W |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | 2692700 |
| Notes: | CMP. 20/2/1928 he enlisted in the Scots Guards for 3/9 years, 27/9/1907 born Bothwell, Hamilton, Miner, 19/2/1931 to Army Reserve, 21/1/1940 transferred to CMP. 29/11/45 Discharged. Info from Army Record:- 20/2/28 he enlisted in the Scots Guards, born 27/9/07. Address:- father 17 Carfin Street, New Steventon, Scotland. 22/1/40 transferred to CMP. Served Home 20/2/28 to 19/2/31, B Res. 20/2/31 to 30/11/39, mobilized 1/12/39 to 20/8/40, BEF 1/40 to 9/40, West Africa 21/8/40 to 24/1/41, Home 25/1/41 to 7/10/43, India 8/10/43 to 2/9/45, Home 3/9/45 to 28/11/45. 6/9/30 he married Monice Eileen Matthews at the RO, Eton Bucks. Served 52 Div Pro Coy, 26/4/41, 170 Pro Coy, 12/2/43, 172 Pro Coy 12/5/43, 48 Div Pro Coy, 3/7/43, CMP (I) Depot, 28/11/43, 117 Sect. SIB, 19/4/45. 3/1/43 received injuries of a serious nature fracture dislocation left wrist. Testimonial on discharge:- trade on enlistment: Coal Miner - Civil Policeman, conduct exemplary. testimonial: Sgt Mitchell appears to be an intelligent man, well disciplined and of smart appearance and who could be relied upon to carry out a task without constant supervision. He has been employed for the last 5 months in this units accounts office where he has rendered valuable assistant to the UAO. He is hard working and conscientious. Secunderabad, 6/8/45. signed Lt/Col. Training School & Depot, CMP (I). Address:- 26 Olive Street, Robroyston, Glasgow. William Mitchell. |