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Corporal

Wilfred Garner

Service number 3196919
Military unit 1st Bn Royal Scots Fusiliers
Address Unknown
Date of birth 05 Sep 1921
Date of death 27 Feb 1945 (23 years old)
Place of birth Unknown
Employment, education or hobbies

He was a motor mechanic in 1939.

Family history

He was the son of Thomas Clive Garner MM and Dora Lydia Garner and the brother of Philip Garner. They lived atb 8, Overdale Road, Nottingham in 1939 and later at Nuthall, Nottinghamshire.

Military history

The 1st Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers spent February 1945 deployed in the Burma Campaign, serving under the 29th Infantry Brigade. Following their operations at Pinwe and Pinbaw, they were heavily involved in the Allied advance through Northern and Central Burma toward Mandalay, countering retreating Japanese forces.

Extra information

Wilfred Garner's father Thomas served with distinction during World War One:

Lieutenant Thomas Clive Garner, MM, served with distinction during World War I, transitioning from the ranks to become a commissioned officer. He initially served as a Private (Service Number 17727) in the Wiltshire Regiment.The Military Medal (MM) was awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field while serving in the ranks. He later earned an emergency commission, rising to the rank of Lieutenant in the Worcestershire Regiment

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