| Surname: | Semple |
| Initials: | W |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | 2976545 |
| Notes: | CMP. Enlisted in the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, transferred to CMP. 30/5/40 Died. He was born in Renfrewshire and resided in Stirling. No inscription on CWGC stone but there is an open book memorial on the grave which reads: William Semple, died at Shorncliffe from wounds received in the evacuation of Dunkirk, May 30th 1940. From his wife Mollie. Extract from a book "We Remember Dunkirk" memories of Cpl R Blackburn of Newport, Gwent. I patrolled the road south as it was obvious that a heavy battle was going on at Cassell some few miles away. Ambulances would need a clear road. unfortunately no ambulances came through. They were in a convoy which I understand was wiped out by Stukas. I lost Bill Semple on this patrol. He died of wounds in Dover. Casualty List 228/41, Home, Died of Wounds, Ex BEF 30/5/1940, 24. 18/1/50 He was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, War Medal. Address:- 1 Radnor Street, Swindon, Wilts. William Semple. |
Casualty Record: | |
| Date of Death: | May 30, 1940 |
| Company: | UNKNOWN |
| CWGC Link: | 2842511 |
| Cemetery: | PORT GLASGOW CEMETERY, UNITED KINGDOM 🇬🇧 |
 | |
|
Make this Notebook Trusted to load map: File -> Trust Notebook | |