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Person: Midwood, Robert
Name Midwood, Robert
Description A British Army Officer who was commissioned into the Reconnaissance Corps in 1942 and later transferred to The Parachute Regiment. He served with No 2 Platoon, 22nd Independent Parachute Company, the pathfinder unit which took part in the Normandy landings, landing on 5th June, protecting a REME recovery section and marking drop zones. He was wounded in Normandy and also later during the Ardennes campaign.
Lived Born 20 Jan 1915, Died 3 Nov 1981
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Name By Air to Battle. The official account of the British Airborne Divisions
Category Action in the Air
Issued By Ministry Of Information
Issued For Air Ministry
Published Oct/1945