| Surname: | O'Neill |
| Initials: | W |
| Rank: | Corporal |
| Army Number: | 7690837 |
| Notes: | CMP. He enlisted in to the CMP. (Northallerton). Extracts from Army Record:- He was born 2/10/07 at Glasgow, Lanarkshire, He enlisted 20/2/41 at Manchester, He resided in Manchester, Lancs, He married Alice Snaith, 12/3/32 at St. Peters, Swinton, Lancs, Occupation Battery Makers Labourer. 1/5/42to Scottish Command, 1/9/42 to 10 Army, 8/9/42 to Paiforce, Iraq, 8/1/43 to 2 Base Pro Coy, 17/10/44 to CMP Depot MEF, 19/10/44 to 15 Area Pro Coy, 15/3/46 to class Z (T) reserve. He served Home 20/2/41 to 26/2/41, Home 27/2/41 to 29/5/42, Middle East 30/5/42 to 1/9/42, Iraq 2/9/42 to 16/10/44, MEF 17/10/44 to 25/11/45, Home 26/11/45. 5/2/45 he suffered injuries, 230/45, B.117. Army record has photograph of man. Release Certificate:- trade on enlistment battery maker, military conduct Very Good, Testimonial: An NCO who has always carried out his duty. Shown initiative and produces results. Honest, sober and trustworthy. A working knowledge of the German language. Haifa, 5/11/45, signed OC 15 Area Pro Coy. Address:- 38 Fernlea Crescent, Swinton, Manchester. 20/3/53 he was awarded the Africa Star, Defence Medal, War Medal. Address:- 38 Fernlea Crescent, Swinton, Manchester, Lancs. William O'Neill. |