| Surname: | Dighton |
| Initials: | C J |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | 5833803 |
| Notes: | CMP. Enlisted in the Suffolk Regiment transferred to CMP. 28/4/45. War Diary WO 100/70140. 200 Pro Coy. He was wounded when checking 2 Italian men and 2 women who were breaking curfew. The 2 men drew pistols and opened fire on L/Cpl Dighton killing him and seriously wounding L/cpl Dighton. 8/8/48 He was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, with 8 army clasp, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, MID. Address:- 7 Silver Street, Godmanchester, Huntingdon. Cecil John Dighton. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Mention in Despatches (London Gazette: 37575 Page: 2485 May 23, 1946) |
| Citation: | Mediterranean Theatre. |