Leslie Protheroe Shand

Born: 6th July 1922 Erpingham, Norfolk, England.

Service No. 278782

Regiment(s): 591 Antrim Parachute Squadron RE

Civilian Occupation: University Student prior to 13 Jun 1943 granted Emergency

Commission with rank of 2nd Lieutenant.

20 Jun 1943 - joined 591 Antrim Para Sqn.

23 Jul-3 Aug 1943- Parachute Training

Course no.74 at RAF Ringway

D-day was in No.2 Troop for the assault on Merville Battery Appointed IO (Information Officer) in Normandy to the Commander of Royal Engineers. While inspecting two abandoned tanks, Lt. Shand stepped on a chain of 75 grenades. He was killed in the explosion.

Family Notes: son of Lt. Col Norman Protheroe Shand MC (1886-1956) [of the Norfolk Regiment] and his wife Eva Margarita Thurburn (1887-1976)- [m.1916 Croydon, England]

His family lived in Salthouse, Norfolk.

His father was granted administration of his estate on 30 Dec 1944 at Llandudno, where Leslie Shand's home address was given as 251a Chesterton Road, Cambridge.

Enlistment. Bachelor of Arts (BA), Cambridge University.

Married: No

Died: 24 July 1944 aged 22

Burial: Ranville War Cemetery plot 4A, row O, grave No.15

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My Uncle was born on the 6th July 1922 Lesley Protheroe Shand in Erpingham, Norfolk.

My Uncle’s Sister was born on 8th January 1920 Margaret Helen Shand in Richmond, Surrey. Died 30th May

2007 Living in Holyport, Berks.

Lesley’s Father: Lt-Col Norman Protheroe Shand MC. Born 24th December 1886, Johnshaven, Scotland. Died March 1956 Living in Bournemouth.

Lesley’s Mother: Eva –Marguerite Shand (ne: Thuburn) Born 26th April 1887, Johnshaven, Scotland. Died 9th February 1976 Living in Bournemouth

Andre de Grave

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Regiment: Royal Engineers

Unit/ship/squadron: 591 Parachute Sqn.