Liggins, R.W. Mne.

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RAMC att. HQ Troop. Ronald William, better known as “Ginger” Liggins served and landed with 47 RM Commando in both Normandy and on Walcheren. In the Walcheren landings the medical weasel (one of two) which Ginger was driving took a hit. After it sank he managed with great difficulty to reach the dunes. When a volunteer driver was required for a salvaged weasel, Ginger went forward but was beaten to it by a friend who waved cheerily as he left but ran over a mine after about 100 yards and was instantly killed.