Army Number: 577966 Rank: Serjeant Name: R L WHITTAKER, MiD Unit: Royal Artillery London Gazette : 21 February 1946 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37476/page/1049/data.pdf The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services while Prisoners of War:— Royal Regiment of Artillery 577966 Sergt. R. L. WHITTAKER.