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Private Jack Straker
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Biography
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Dorset Scout Section | Scout Section Member | Unknown | unknown |
| SAS 1944-1945 | SAS combatant | 1944 | 1945 |
| SAS 1944-1945 | SAS combatant | 1944 | 1945 |
Regiment
The Wiltshire Regiment
Military number
67098
Career
Jack had fought in France in 1940 and took part in the Dunkirk evacuation.
After service with the Wiltshire Scout Section, he returned to the 4th Battalion Wiltshire Regiment in 1943 as the Scout Sections were being reduced. He joined the SAS at the start of 1944 serving with B squadron 1 SAS in France, alongside Paddy Mayne. He completed Parachute Course 111A in April 1944, described as Cheerful and confident and with average performance.
References
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