• Chess (1941)

Date of birth:

April 7th, 1915

Date of death:

September 7th, 1943 (Italy)

Buried on:

Commonwealth War Cemetery Florence
Plot: II. Row: E. Grave: 17.

Service number:

100670

Nationality:

British

Philip Pinckney began his military career with the Berkshire Yeomanry (145th Field Regiment, Royal Artillery) in 1939. He later volunteered for Special Service and joined No. 12 Commando, where he rose to command ‘E’ Troop. Known for his integrity and leadership, he once refused a decoration unless all his men received the same honor.

After No. 12 Commando disbanded in 1943, Pinckney joined the Special Air Service.

During Operation Speedwell in September 1943, he parachuted with six others into northern Italy to sabotage enemy railways and deliver funds to partisans. Despite suffering from a cracked spine, he insisted on joining the mission. He was last seen during the parachute drop near Bologna and was later captured and executed by Italian Carabinieri. He was 28 years old.

Pinckney was initially buried in Baigno and reinterred in Florence War Cemetery in 1945. He left part of his estate to support his troop members after the war.

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• - CHERRY, N., Striking Back, Helion & Company.
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