| Surname: | Main |
| Initials: | R |
| Rank: | Corporal |
| Army Number: | 403547 |
| Notes: | CMP. Enlisted Cavalry of the Line, Dragoons, 7/2/41 transferred to CMP. 12/2/46 discharged. Extracts from Army Record:- He was born 14/9/11 at Dunbar, East Lothian, He enlisted 24/12/29 at Edinburgh, Single, He resided in 7 Castle Street, Dunbar, East Lothian, Occupation Apprentice Butcher. He served Home 24/12/29 to 18/10/31, India 19/10/31 to 29/1/36, Home 30/1/36 to 13/2/30, Army Reserve 14/2/36 to 31/8/39, Home 1/9/39 to 27/9/39, Palestine 28/9/39 to 13/5/44, North Africa 14/5/44 to 23/10/44, Home23/10/44 to 12/2/46, Z (T) reserve 13/2/46 to 9/2/54, A G reserve 10/2/54 to 14/9/56. 13/2/31 Tried by Civil Power and convicted (1) Using insulting words and behaviour whereby a breach of the peace may have been occasioned on 12/3/21. (2) Wilfully and maliciously committing damage to one window value 10/- the property of the Southern Railway Coy at Richmond Railway Station 13/31. Fined (1) 20/-, (20 20/- + 13/- damage, 10/6 doctors fee. Fines paid 14/2/31. Discharge Certificate:- trade on enlistment apprentice butcher, military conduct exemplary, Testimonial:- A very keen and reliable NCO who carried out his duties in an excellent manner at all times. Edinburgh 18/10/45, signed Maj. 169 HQ Pro Coy. Address:;- 28 Castle Street, Dunbar. Awarded the Africa Star with 8 army clasp 3/44MEF/AS. (army record not complete) Medal card not found Address:- 28 Castle Street, Dunbar, Scotland. Robert Main. |