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Hegg, John William - MM
Rank : Corporal
Army Number : 4855391
Unit : 2/5th Bn
Biography :
John Hegg originally served with The Leicestershire Regiment in the late 1920s. Re-enlisted 12.12.19140 and served with the Regiment during WW12. Listed as wounded 12.9.1943 and 27.8.1944. Awarded the Military Medal for his actions while serving as a Section Commander in the 2/5th Bn, Monte Gross, Italy on 27.8.1944 (L.G. 8.2.1945). Enlisted 12.12.1940. Served with Leicestershire Regiment during World War Two. Had previously served in the late 1920s.
Date of Birth : 8.5.1906
Place of Birth : Chellaston, Derbyshire
Date of Death : 26.11.1985
Place of Death : East Staffordshire
Civil Occupation : Brewery Worker
Period of Service : 1920s
Conflicts : WW2
Places Served : Tunisia, Italy, Egypt, Palestine, Syria
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