Signalman James Douglas Gambles
18 Jan 1914 - 13 Sep 2000
Biography
Born to Archibald and Florence in Hatfield, Yorkshire he married Marjorie Orton in 1939 in Liverpool.
He is recorded as being 5 foot 11 1/4 inches tall with black hair, blue eyes and a fresh complexion.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Signals Support | Royal Signals Support | 08 Jun 1941 | 08 Sep 1944 |
National ID
KDAP 235/1
Regiment
The Royal Signals
Military number
2596465
Occupation
Status Enquiry Agent
Career
Enlisted Royal Signals 4 Nov 1940, and posted to 1st Signal Centre, Catterick Camp. He served until 6 July 1946.
Joined Auxiliary Units HQ 8 June 1941. Promoted to Lance Corporal 27 Nov 1941. Reverted to Signalman 27 Sept 1943.
Address
4 Holyrood Road. Later 69 Oakhill Road, Wheatley Hills, Doncaster (Jan 1943)
Other information
British Receiving Station 5769
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