| Surname: | Hitchens |
| Initials: | A W |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | 5567553 |
| Notes: | CMP. 6/10/1932 he enlisted in the 4 Wiltshire Regiment TA at Devizes, age 19 years, occupation shop assistant, born St Paul's Chippenham, Wiltshire, later enlisted in the Coldstream Guards, 7/9/1939 mobilised and transferred to CMP. 505 Pro Coy. 19/2/48 discharged. 20/11/48 He was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star with 8 army clasp, Italy Star, War Medal, MID. Address:- 31 Bracewell Road, North Kensington. London W 10. Albert William Hitchens. |
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| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 37368 Page: 5829 Nov. 29, 1945) |
| Citation: | Italy. |