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Kelly, L.J. Cpl.

Service Number: PO/X105285

(2569)

Troops

HW-Troop

Personal Information

Leo Kelly was a Corporal in Heavy Weapons Troop with 47 RM Commando and took part in the Normandy landings. He also landed on Walcheren where he lost his best mate Jimmy Day as they fought their way ashore. (Marine J E Day, killed in action, 1st November 1944).

In 1966 Leo emigrated to South Australia from Liverpool with his wife Marie and their four sons.

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