| Surname: | Hopkins |
| Initials: | A |
| Rank: | Private |
| Army Number: | 3955862 |
| Notes: | CMP. 1/9/39 He enlisted in to the RE TA, 25/5/40 to York & Lancs Regt,30/12/41 to Welch Regt, later SWB Regt, 8/8/42 transferred to CMP. (TC). 27/9/45 to discharge. Previously served in the Welch Regt, No. 3955862 27/10/27 to 18/5/28 and RE 27/4/31 ro 27/4/39. Extracts from Army Record:- He was born 4/7/06 at Canton, Cardiff, Glamorganshire, He enlisted 1/9/39 at Cardiff, Wales, He resided at Cardiff, Wales, He married Benice Fisher 25/6/32 at Cardiff, Wales, Occupation Concrete Worker. He served Home 1/9/39 to 9/8/44, Reserve W/T compassionate grounds 10/8/44 to 27/12/44, Home 28/12/44 Discharge Certificate:- military conduct very good, testimonial: Splendid worker and very trustworthy, honest, sober, plenty of initiative. Bursledon. 27/9/45. Signed OC 1 Coy (TC). Address:- 3 Herbert Street, Naindy, Cardiff. 10/7/48 He was awarded the Defence Medal, War Medal. Address:- 3 Herbert Street, Maindy, Cardiff, South Wales. Albert Hopkins. |