Certificate of the Service of Thomas Arthur Hext records his entry into service Royal Marines Lympstone 16 January 1945. He was born 21 April 1924 Portsmouth, Hants and by trade he was a welder. His next of kin was his sister, Elsie Connor, 5 Queen’s Grove, Purbeck, Hants. His character is described as ‘V.G.’ (very good). See records on file.

Thomas Hext was discharged from the Royal Marines Lympstone Devon 15th June 1946. He was a Corporal RME 16661 released 11th August 1946 with leave commencing on the 16th June 1946. His home address is 5 Queens Grove, Purbeck, Nr Portsmouth, Hants.