| Surname: | Cornish |
| Initials: | H |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | 838863 |
| Notes: | CMP. He enlisted in the Royal Artillery, 14/10/1945 transferred to CMP. 4/12/46 to class Z (T) reserve. Extracts from Army Recor5d:- He was born 8/8/15 at Reading, Berks, He enlisted 1/8/34, He resided at Reading, Berks, Occupation Shop Assistant. 1/8/34 he enlisted in the Royal Artillery, 14/10/45 transferred to CMP, to 241 Pro Coy,11/11/45 to 240 HQ Pro Coy, 1/11/46 to 43 Div Pro Coy. He served Home 1/8/34 to 23/11/36, India 24/11/36 to 31/3/39, 1/4/39 to 2/7/41, Middle East 3/7/41 to 11/8/43, Home 12/8/43 to 22/6/44, North West Europe 23/6/44 to 27/7/46, Home 28/7/46. Military Conduct Exemplary. Testimonial: A thoroughly reliable and trustworthy man who has given excellent service. Possesses initiative and tact and is enthusiastic in the performance of his duties. He is clean and smart in appearance, is honest and sober, recommended for employment in a position of trust and responsibility. Date not shown he was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, France & Germany Star. Address:- Father 106 Salisbury Road, Reading, Berks. Harold Cornish. |