| Surname: | Short |
| Initials: | W H |
| Rank: | Private |
| Army Number: | 13073763 |
| Notes: | CMP. Enlisted in the Pioneer Corps, 15/11/41 transferred to CMP. (VP). 24/6/46 to discharge. Extracts from Army Record:- He was born 8/10/19 at Southwark, London, He enlisted 31/10/40 at Huyton, He resided at 36 Marland Road, Walworth, London, Occupation Lorry Drivers Mate. 31//10/40 he enlisted in to the Pioneer Corps, 15/11/41 transferred to CMP, 16/4/42 to 391 Coy (VP), 15/2/44 to 604 Coy (VP), 15/11/45 to 195 Coy (Ports), 30/11/45 to 609 Coy (VP). He served Home 31/10/40 to 15/5/44, North West Europe 17/6/44 to 23/6/46, Home 24/6/46,13/9/46 to class Z (T) reserve. He was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal. Address:- 36 Marcia road, Old Kent Road, London S E 1. William Henry Short. |