William (Bill) Jeskines

Born – 5.2.1924

Occupation Pre War – Lathe worker engineer

Service number D/MX 12115

Bill saw action in many areas of combat as reflected below.

1939-45 Star
Atlantic Star
France Germany Star
Italy Star
Pacific Star
War medal

Bill trained at Devonport .M= miscellaneous. And X continuous service

He was a L/wireman (electrician) and would have been a crew member on one of the Royal Navy Landing Crafts as part of Combined Royal Naval Operations.

William Ernest Thomas Jeskines was a quiet man and didn’t share too many stories although he recalled how the sea was red on D Day.