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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