Percy William Jeal

In memoriam

TILL MEMORY FADES, TILL LIFE DEPARTS, HE WILL LIVE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS

Marine Percy Jeal died during an air attack on Vis, their base of operations against enemy held Dalmatian Islands. The 43RM Cdo. War Diary entry for 28th March 1944 states " Enemy aircraft attacked Vis town , and bombs also fell in Podselje . A direct hit was scored on the Cdo Orderly room,resulting in the death of Ty Lt. F.H. Hancock and two marines." Aged 20 years Rank: Marine Unit/Base: 43RM Commando Regiment/Corps: Royal Marines Service: United Kingdom Royal Navy Service Number: CH/X 105907 Son of Percy Walter and Mary Jeal, of Hassocks, Sussex.

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