William Elias Brooks

This photo is shared by the Trust with kind permission from Jeff Hewitt, 46 Royal Marine Commando Family and Friends Group

Remembering Cpl William Brooks, B Troop, 46 (Royal Marine) Commando killed in action in Rots, Calvados, Normandy 11 June 1944.

FALLEN HEROES

WILLIAM ELIAS BROOKS
Royal Navy • CORPORAL
Royal Marines
46 (Royal Marine) Commando
DIED | 11 June 1944
AGE | 21
SERVICE NO. | CH/X103886

FALLEN HEROES

WILLIAM ELIAS BROOKS
Royal Navy • CORPORAL
Royal Marines
46 (Royal Marine) Commando
DIED | 11 June 1944
AGE | 21
SERVICE NO. | CH/X103886

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