Crassweller Capt Anthony Alfred (289126) late The Rifle Brigade

Born: 19 April 1924

Died: 1 March 2014, aged 89

The Times of Wed March 5, 2014.                                                                 

CrasswellerTony died 1^st March 2014 after a short illness. Beloved husband of Mary, father of Jane and Hillary and grandfather of Charlie. Family flowers only, donations if desired, to Care for Casualties. Enquiries to TH Sanders & Son (0208 789 6855).                                    

Funeral arrangements: Cremation, 11am, Monday 17 March 2014, Mortlake Crematorium Kew Meadow Path, Townmead Road, Richmond TW9 4EN

Military Service:

7 Aug 1943 Commissioned into The Rifle Brigade (L.G. Sup. 28 Sep 1943, 4303)

1943/44 2nd Motor Training Bn of the Rifle Bde at Ranby Camp Redford, Notts

Aug/Sep 1944 Joined 1 RB in France/Belgium

Demob 1947

From Emerg. Comm to be Lt 1 Jan 1949, granted hon rank of Capt (L.G. Sup 2 Dec 1949 5715)

He was a Life Member of The Royal Green Jackets Association.

After leaving the Army he worked for the Ministry of Defence.