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MILITARY PROFILE OF
1475003 CYRIL FREDERICK PERKINS
DATE OF BIRTH: 8TH SEPTEMBER 1920

Enlisted with the Territorial Army April 1939, joined the 75th Light Anti Aircraft Regiment Royal Artillery based at Cowley Uxbridge Middlesex.

Embodied to the Colours August 1939 deployed on Anti Aircraft Units in London and the Home Counties. Took an active role in the air defence of Great Britain.

Promoted through the ranks to Senior Sergeant/ W.O. II Acting Appointed Detachment Commander with additional special duties as regimental instructor of gunnery and chemical warfare.

Embarked with the regiment to join the 8th Army for the ‘D’ Day landing on Sicily and the subsequent invasion of Italy July 1943.

Regiment disbanded in 1944 seconded to 1st Battalion The London Scottish 52nd (Black Cat) London Division. Assigned to Company Head Quarters as Communications Officer.
Came under heavy enemy fire whilst leading a night patrol to restore communications. Hospitalised to Perugia Umbria Base Hospital and on discharge was seconded to non combatant duties for convalescence. Joined 307 Staff Transit camp Naples. Appointed WOII duties of Administration and discipline.
Honourably discharged HM Forces November 1945 and repatriated to the UK.
Awarded 5 decorations.

I have written many stories about some of the experiences I had during this time. My family are adding them to the website (see links below) for posterity and the interest of anyone who cares to read them.

Now in 2005, I live with my wife Irene, (whom I married in 1943) in New Zealand, which has been my home for the last 35 years. I have 4 children, 3 in New Zealand, I in England and I am lucky to enjoy 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.