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Ford, P.C. Mne.

Service Number:

(2412)

Troops

B-Troop

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B-Troop (Signals). Peter Ford joined the Royal Marines at the age of 17 and served in the 9th Battalion until 1943 when he did his Commando training at Achnacarry and joined the newly formed 47 RM Commando. He became a signaller with B Troop and served right through until the Commando was disbanded. After the war he joined the police, serving for 25 years. Retiring at 50 he then taught physical training for 15 years at schools in Harrow, mainly judo and swimming and remained a very fit man despite the passing years.

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