| Surname: | Precious |
| Initials: | E |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | 7690033 |
| Notes: | CMP. 24/9/40 he enlisted in to the CMP. 2 TC Northallerton). Extracts from Army Record:- He was born 20/11/06 at Purston, Nr. Pontefract, Yorks, He enlisted 24/9/40 at Doncaster, He resided at 5 Gillygate, Pontefract, Yorks, He married Bessie Henderson, 1/6/36 at the Parish Church, Purston, Nr.Pontefract, Occupation Shop Manager. He died 3/8/85 and is buried in Purston Cemetery, Nr. Pontefract, Yorks. He served with 52 (L) Div Pro Coy, 14/1/46 to class Z (T) reserve. He served Home 24/9/40 to 22/10/44, British Liberation Army 23/10/44 to 5/11/45, Home 6/11/45 to 13/1/46, Z (T) Reserve 14/1/46. 28/9/48 He was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal. Address:- 10 Maxwell Street, Featherstone, Yorks. Discharge Certificate:- 52 (L) Div Pro Coy. trade on enlistment sales manager, military conduct exemplary, Testimonial: A clean, honest and sober NCO whilst under my command he has carried out his duties in a satisfactory manner. Germany. 1/11/45, signed DAPM, 52 (L) Div Pro Coy. Address:- 10 Maxwell Street, Featherstone, Yorks. Ernest Precious. |