| Surname: | Neilson |
| Initials: | J E |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | 2055485 |
| Notes: | CMP. He enlisted in the Royal Engineers (Searchlights) 25/11/42 transferred to CMP. Extracts from his Army Record:- He was born 14/8/05 at Plumstead, London, He enlisted in London, 13/4/38, He resided in 30 Berry Hill, Eltham Park, London S E 9., He married Ivy Atkins, 27/9/23 in St Pauls, Plumstead, London, Occupation Mail Van Driver. He served with 177 Coy (Ports), 175 Coy (Ports), 187 Coy (Ports), 175 Coy (Ports) 12/10/46 to class Z (T) reserve. Discharge Certificate:- trade on enlistment GPO Mail Driver, military conduct Very Good, testimonial:- Has worked well as an NCO military police and has proved himself honest and trustworthy. Can be relied upon to carry out his duties efficiently, at all times and conditions. Newport, Mons. 10/8/45. Signed APM, Bristol Channel Ports. Address:- 30 Berry Hill, Eltham, London S E 9. He served Home 13/4/38 to 25/9/38, Called up for service 26/9/38 to 8/10/38, Home 9/10/38 to 15/7/39, called up for service 16/7/39 to 13/8/39, Home14/8/39 to 23/8/39, called up for service 24/8/39 to 31/8/39, Embodied 1/9/39 to 7/3/45, BLA 20/9/44 to 7/3/45, Home 8/3/45 to 11/10/45, Z (T) reserve 12/10/45. Medal Card not found. James Edmond Neilson. |