James Howard Desmond Thorpe
Service number
556306
Military unit
Nottinghamshire Yeomanry Royal Armoured Corps
Address
Unknown
Date of birth
Date of death
01 Sep 1942 (24 years old)
Place of birth
Unknown
Employment, education or hobbies
He was educated at the National School. Keenly interested interested in sport, especially football. He played with the school team in competitions. At the time of his being called up he was employed by J. Shaw, boot and shoe repairer, Carolgate Bridge, Retford.
- Family History
- Military history
- Extra information
- Photographs
Family history
He was the son of Walter and Annie Thorpe, of Retford, Nottinghamshire. He was the husband of Ivy Thorpe (née Cruikshank).
Military history
He was called up for war service on September 1st, 1939.
Extra information
Unknown
Photographs
James Howard Desmond Thorpe
Thorpe Photos: Courtesy of Michael and Elizabeth Szarelis
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