| Surname: | Beesley |
| Initials: | C W |
| Rank: | Corporal |
| Army Number: | 4610339 |
| Notes: | CMP. He enlisted in to the Duke of Wellington's Regt, TA. 19/3/43 transferred to CMP. 101 Pro Coy(TC). Extracts from Army Record:- He was born 16/11/10 at Lees, Oldham, Lancs, He enlisted 19/5/36 at Springhead, He resided in422 Roundthorn Road, Oldham, Lancs. He married Mary ~Ann Slater, 19/8/33 at Oldham, Lancs, Occupation Cotton worker. He served Home 19/5/36 to 1/9/39, Embodied 2/9/39 to 12/5/40. Iceland 13/5/40 to 15/7/41, Home 16/7/41 to 16/7/44, North West Europe 17/7/44 to 12/10/44, Home 13/10/44 to 3/10/45. North West Europe 4/5/45 to 10/10/45, Z (T) reserve 31/12/45.8/10/44 fracture to right tibia & fibia, severe, may interfere with future effocoemcu/ Discharge Certificate:- 101 Pro Coy (TC). trade on enlistment brass & metal polisher, trade coursed passed Chiropodist Course, military conduct exemplary, testimonial:- This NCO has served in the CMP with a high standard required o him. He has shown keenness, aptitude and initiative and but for his early release would have been promoted to sergeant. He is very trustworthy and his all round abilities will be a loss to the company. Arnsberg. 8/10/45. Signed Capt. 101 Coy (TC). Address:- 422 Roundthorn Road, Oldham, Lancs. 25/7/50 He was awarded the3 1939-1945 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal. Address:- 422 Roundthorn Road, Oldham, Lancs. Charles William Beesley. |