Service number:

69125

Nationality:

British (1801-present, Kingdom)

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1 August 1944 WO 171/1397 - 2 East Yorkshire Regiment
Major R.S.M. Laird joined the bn from 7th Bn. E. Yorks, and took over command of D Coy.

13 August 1944 WO 171/1397 - 2 East Yorkshire Regiment
Major P. Warry, who had only arrived the previous night, was killed in this action. Major R.S.M. Laird, and Lieuts Glew and Mercer were wounded. 4 OR’s were killed, and 31 wounded.

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