An Argentine in the Somersets.

Owen · 04-02-2008, 11:19 AM

Reading the History of 4th Bn S.L.I. a certain Argentinian Volunteer is mentioned who was a very brave and resourceful Officer.
He was Lieutenant P.N.L. Priani MC.
Looks like he was commissioned into Royal Fusiliers but served with 4 SLI from Normandy to Germany winning the MC in the process.
Known as "Pedro" or " South American Joe" he was badly wounded in the arm , April 1945.
I wonder if anyone knows what became of him, did he stay in the Uk or return to Argentina?

Just looking at London Gazette I see his full name is Pedro Norberto Luis Priani
This is from the Gazette of his MC.

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I think this is the date of his commission.

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MC Citation from Bn History.

john549 · 04-02-2008, 01:37 PM

Owen, very interested in your research. i had a relative who served in 4th battalion Somerset light infantry, He was killed at Hill 112, on 11th July, 1944 in Normandy. His details are as follows 5676746 Corporal Kenneth William Tompkins. Would you have any further information ? Thanks john Tompkins

Owen · 04-02-2008, 02:08 PM

Hello John,
He doesn't get a mention in the description of the battle but is listed in the Roll Of Honour.

john549 · 04-02-2008, 04:13 PM

Many thanks, I have researched him on the Commonwealth wargraves Website but I am trying to get extra information such as which Company he was serving with.

04-02-2008, 11:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
Owen Top Moose Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under the stairs Posts: 9,462	Reading the History of 4th Bn S.L.I. a certain Argentinian Volunteer is mentioned who was a very brave and resourceful Officer. He was Lieutenant P.N.L. Priani MC. Looks like he was commissioned into Royal Fusiliers but served with 4 SLI from Normandy to Germany winning the MC in the process. Known as "Pedro" or " South American Joe" he was badly wounded in the arm , April 1945. I wonder if anyone knows what became of him, did he stay in the Uk or return to Argentina? Just looking at London Gazette I see his full name is Pedro Norberto Luis Priani This is from the Gazette of his MC. Gazette Website: PDF Navigator= Gazette Website: PDF Navigator= I think this is the date of his commission. Gazette Website: PDF Navigator= MC Citation from Bn History. Last edited by Owen; 04-02-2008 at 01:14 PM.

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04-02-2008, 01:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
john549 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 9	Owen, very interested in your research. i had a relative who served in 4th battalion Somerset light infantry, He was killed at Hill 112, on 11th July, 1944 in Normandy. His details are as follows 5676746 Corporal Kenneth William Tompkins. Would you have any further information ? Thanks john Tompkins

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Owen Top Moose Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under the stairs Posts: 9,462	Hello John, He doesn't get a mention in the description of the battle but is listed in the Roll Of Honour.

04-02-2008, 04:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
john549 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 9	Many thanks, I have researched him on the Commonwealth wargraves Website but I am trying to get extra information such as which Company he was serving with.

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