Sergeant John Robert "Billy" Pringle
14 Aug 1896 - 11 Jun 1991
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John Pringle (from Andrea Breeze)
Biography
John married Hannah Bolam 21 June 1923.
A WW1 veteran he served as a Private in Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. He was awarded General Service Medal with Iraq clasp.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherwhitton Patrol | Patrol Leader | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
| D-Day Defending the IOW | Patrol Leader | June 1944 | June 1944 |
| Defence of the Royal Family at Balmoral | Patrol Leader | Unknown | Unknown |
National ID
GDOJ 2/1
Occupation
Shepherd & farmer
Address
Bellion, Netherwhitton, Morpeth, Northumberland
Other information
John was the cousin of William Pringle who was in the Stobswood Patrol
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John Robert Pringle memorial
References
Bill Ricalton
The National Archives in Kew ref WO199/3388 & WO 329/1465
Hancock data held at B.R.A
1939 Register
Great Granddaughter Andrea Breeze