Private Richard Harold Ellery
19 Mar 1927 - 1997
Biography
The son of Richard and Mary Ellery. He joined the Coldstream Guards in 1945 (2669960) aged 18 and is recorded as 5 foot 10 inches tall with brown hair and brown eyes.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Columb Patrol | Patrol member | 08 May 1944 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
WBKD 219/3
Commissioned or Enlisted
May 1944
Address
17 West Street, St Columb, Cornwall
Other information
Richard joined the St Columb Patrol after the death of George Rounsefell as late as May 1944 aged 16.
References
TNA ref WO199/3391
1939 Register