Mitchell, Laurence Messenger
Biographical
| Surname(s) | Mitchell |
|---|---|
| First name(s) | Laurence Messenger |
| Date of birth | 27 September 1915 |
| Place of birth | Cockermouth Registration District |
| Family details | Son of William and Isabella Mitchell of Bayswater |
| Previous education | Holborn Estate Grammar |
| College | King's College London and/or King's College London Hospital |
| Dates at college | 1933-1937 |
| Dept / course | Faculty of Arts |
| Qualifications | BA (Hons), AKC |
| Military unit | Highland Light Infantry, 1st Bn. Border Regiment |
| Service number | 321474 |
| War / conflict | World War Two (1939-1945) |
| Date of death | 21/04/1945 |
| Age at death | 29 |
| Rank at death | Lieutenant |
| Place of death | near Wattorf in Hanover |
| Cause of death | Died of wounds |
| Burial place | Becklingen War Cemetery |
| Commemoration(s) | King’ s College Chapel |
| Notes | His mother Isabel Mitchell of 47, Easy Street, Horsham, Sussex wrote on 30 April 1950 quoting a letter that had been received from Lt Col C R H Kindersley Highland Light Infantry:
His death will be a great loss to the battalion as he was one of the best platoon commanders we had. It is particularly sad that he should not have lived to see the end of this victorious campaign which has so nearly come to a conclusion. His memory will be held with the greatest respect and affection by all who served with him.” |
| Sources | Kings College Archives; Commonwealth War Graves Commission; |