Soldiers of the Regiment
Sergeant Dennis 'Danny' Cross
Dennis, or Danny Cross was born on 23rd August 1922 and enlisted into
the Welch Regiment as number 3974798. He appears to have reached the
rank of Corporal with the Welch Regiment. He enlisted into the King’s
Own Royal Regiment on 10th July 1950 and received the new number
22524303. He served in the UK from 10th July 1950 to 30th April 1951.
Special Air Service from 1st May 1951 to 2nd July 1953 (FARELF). UK 3rd
July 1953 to 12th October 1953. FARELF 13th October 1953 to 29th October
1955. 1st King’s Own, UK, 30th October 1955 to 21st March 1956. East
Africa June 1958 to 30th August 1960. Then King’s Own Royal Border
Regiment until his discharge in May 1972.
Medals of Sergeant Dennis 'Danny' Cross, Welch Regiment, Commandos,
King's Own Royal Regiment, Special Air Service Regiment and King's Own
Royal Border Regiment. 1939-45 Star; Burma Star, with 'Pacific'
Bar; Defence Medal; War Medal; General Service Medal with bar
‘Malaya’ and MID Oak Leaf; Campaign Service Medal with bar ‘Northern
Ireland’.
Accession Number: KO2983/001-006
Album of photographs relating to the service of Sergeant Dennis
‘Danny’ Cross, King’s Own Royal Regiment and Special Air Service,
photographs appear to be mainly Malaysia in the early 1950s.
Photograph Album
Accession Number: KO2983/007
Album of photographs relating to the service of Sergeant Dennis
‘Danny’ Cross, King’s Own Royal Regiment and Special Air Service,
photographs appear to be mainly Malaysia in the early 1950s.
Photograph Album
Accession Number: KO2983/008
Tankard “Presented to Sergeant Cross from No.2 Squad 28 Aug 1970”
Made in England. English Pewter. By Viners of Sheffield.
Accession Number: KO2983/009
Tankard “Presented to Sergeant Cross from Alma Platoon 14 Dec 1958.
Electro plated nickel silver, made by FHS.
Accession Number: KO2983/010
Wooden tent peg, with various autographs.
Accession Number: KO2983/011
‘Original’ Bowie Knife. Made in Japan.
Accession Number: KO2983/012
Sheath of Bowie knife.
Accession Number: KO2983/013
Presentation Shield, 22nd Special Air Service Regiment. With silver
plate “Presented to Sergeant Cross by Members of 22 SAS Regiment
Sergeants Mess” The silver is hallmarked 1953.
It is suspected that the shield is of much more recent manufacture, with
the rear of the wooden shield stamped in ink “House of Heraldry Limited,
11 Stamford Arcade, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire and Tel 061 330 8664”
Which, from the phone number, suggests the plaque is post Dec 1958, and
possibly 1970s from the style.
Accession Number: KO2983/014
Army form B2603 British Army Identity Card issued to Sergeant Dennis
(Danny) Cross number 22524303, 1st Battalion, King’s Own Royal Regiment.
Issued 1 Jul 1958.
Accession Number: KO2983/015
Army Form B2604 Plastic Cover for British Army Identity Card.
Accession Number: KO2983/016
Army Form B108 Regular Army Certificate of Service for Sergeant Dennis
Cross, number 22524303, The Lancastrian Brigade. Enlisted 10 Jul 1950 in
Manchester. Discharged at Ballykinler, 11 May 1972 from 1st Battalion,
King’s Own Royal Border Regiment.
Accession Number: KO2983/017
British Passport issued to Mr Dennis Cross, dated Oct 1953.
Accession Number: KO2983/018
Mentioned in a Despatch Certificate to Acting Sergeant Dennis Cross, The
King’s Own Royal Regiment (attached Special Air Service). Published in
the London Gazette 26 Oct 1954.
Accession Number: KO2983/019
Army Form C 310 Third Class Army Certificate of Education to Sergeant
Daniel Cross, number 22524303, 22 Special Air Service Regiment. Dated 19
Feb 1955.
Accession Number: KO2983/020
Army Form C 309 Second Class Army Certificate of Education to Sergeant
Dennis Cross, number 22524303, The King’s Own Royal Border Regiment.
Dated 21 Apr 1961.
Accession Number: KO2983/021
Instructions: Signal Wing, School of Infantry, Procedure and Radio
Notes, Hythe, Kent, 1967.
Including information on Radio Sets; Phonetic Alphabet; Fixed Callsigns
for Infantry and Parachute Battalions; Common Radio Appointment Times;
Arm Indicators; Figures; Abbreviations; How to make a call; Collective
Calls (Charlie Charlie); How to Answer; Prowords and Examples of
Procedure; Telegraph Operating Signals; Antennas; Antenna Siting; Slidex.
Accession Number: KO2983/022
Letter from the Army Medal Office to Acting Sergeant D Cross, King’s Own
Royal Regiment, attached SAS, dated 22 Mar 1955, concerning the award of
the Bronze oak leaf emblem, gazetted on 26 Oct 1954. To be worn on the
ribbon of the General Service Medal with clasp ‘Malaya’
Accession Number: KO2983/023
Army Form B 271a Regular Army Copy of Regular Army Attestation for
Dennis Cross, With the Lancastrian Brigade, dated 10 Jul 1950.
Accession Number: KO2983/024
Army Form B2140 Change of Engagement, Extension, Re-engagement and
continuance in the service. For Acting Sergeant Dennis Cross, with 1st
Battalion, King’s Own Royal Regiment. Dated 3 Jan 1957
Accession Number: KO2983/025
Commando Service Certificate, to Corporal Dennis Cross, 3974798, of the
Welch Regiment, dated 24 Jun 1946 for service in India, Burma, Ceylon
and Hong Kong.
Accession Number: KO2983/026
Letter to Corporal Dennis Cross from the Chief of Combined Operations
regarding his service with the Army Commandos during the Second World
War. Signed by Major General Sir Robert Edward Laycock.
Accession Number: KO2983/027
British Army Certificate of Service to Dennis Cross, King’s Own Royal
Border Regiment, for 31 years service. By Command of the Army Board.
Accession Number: KO2983/028
Compliment Slip, The Special Air Service Regimental Association, The
Drill House, Dukes Road, Euston.
Accession Number: KO2983/029
Safe Conduct Pass, Malayan Campaign, early 1950s. Signed by General Sir
Gerald Templar, High Commission, Federation of Malaya. Numbered 1828.
Accession Number: KO2983/030
Safe Conduct Pass, Malayan Campaign, early 1950s. Signed by General Sir
Gerald Templar, High Commission, Federation of Malaya. Number 1828.
Accession Number: KO2983/031
Safe Conduct Pass, Malayan Campaign, early 1950s. Signed by General Sir
Gerald Templar, High Commission, Federation of Malaya. Numbered 1828.
Accession Number: KO2983/032
Aerial propaganda leaflet in Malayan, with illustration of soldier in
jungle in rain. Numbered 1610. Circa 1952.
Accession Number: KO2983/033
Aerial propaganda leaflet in Malayan, with photograph of helicopter.
Numbered 1676. Circa 1952.
Accession Number: KO2983/034
Propaganda leaflet in English issued by the Committee of the Penang
Anti-British Ally Association, dated 1 Apr 1952. “The Enemy is madly
attempting to annihilate all the people of Malaya those who want to
exist must struggle against the “People’s Services Enactment”
Accession Number: KO2983/035
Receipt for cash sale from Goodstore, 10, Battery Road, Singapore. Dated
Jun 1971 for furniture to the value of $295.
Accession Number: KO2983/036
Receipt for cash sale from One Price Store, 12 Battery Road, Singapore.
Dated 17 Jun 1971 for lizard skin hanbag.
Accession Number: KO2983/037
Ticket issued by the Belfast Steampship Company Limited for the
Belfast/Liverpool service. For Sergeant Cross, dated 12 Jan 1972
Accession Number: KO2983/038
Handbook of the Army Hockey Association and the Rules of the Army Hockey
Umpires’ Association, republished 1962.
Accession Number: KO2983/039
Rules of the Game of Hockey with Notes on the Rules Suggestions to
Umpres. Members and Constitution of the International Hockey Board,
1961.
Accession Number: KO2983/040
Army School of Civil Defence Certificate for Rescue Instructor. Sergeant
D Cross, number 22524303, King’s Own Royal Border Regiment, dated 14 Nov
1963.
Accession Number: KO2983/041
Ben Nevis and Spean Bridge Commando Memorial, Inverness-shire. With
“3974792 D Cross No. 1 Commando and All Members 1942-47” written in biro
on the rear.
Accession Number: KO2983/042
Letter from Major P F Walter MBE MC, B Company, 3rd Battalion, Parachute
Regiment, to Sergeant Cross, dated 13 Aug 1964, regarding an address for
Jim Saul.
Accession Number: KO2983/043
Force Mail Envelope addressed to Sergeant D Cross, AAS Hadrians Camp,
Carlisle, Aug 1964.
(Army Apprentices School)
Accession Number: KO2983/044
Group photograph Course Number 69 All Arms Drill Wing, Guards Training
Battalion, Pirbright, May 1958.
All named, including Sergeant D Cross, King’s Own Royal Regiment
Accession Number: KO2983/045
Two mounted photographs showing kit layout in locker and on bed. The
example being photographed being that of Private H Ball, number
22489290, of the King’s Own Royal Regiment
Accession Number: KO2983/046a
Two mounted photographs showing kit layour in locker and on bed. The
example being photographed being that of Private H Ball, number
22489290, of the King’s Own Royal Regiment
Accession Number: KO2983/046b
Group photographs, featuring soldiers of different units, photographed
by Brecon Studios, Brecon, 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/047
Group of Officers, Warrant Officers and Sergeants at the Depot of the
King’s Own Royal Regiment, circa late 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/048
Soldier along side accommodation in jungle camp, Malaya, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/049
Sergeant Danny Cross, Malaya.
Accession Number: KO2983/050
Group of Special Air Service soldiers in vehicle, Malaya, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/051
Group of Special Air Service soldiers at Port Said, early 1950s. Named
on rear as J Bridges, A Cox, Esscot, J Squires, I Bishop, Cross, Scott
and Jock.
Accession Number: KO2983/052
Group of recruits at Bowerham Barracks, Lancaster, with Sergeant Danny
Cross stood at the right rear. Late 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/053
Group of Special Air Service soldiers in vehicle, Malaya, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/054
Group of recruits at Bowerham Barracks, Lancaster, with Sergeant Danny
Cross stood at the right rear. Late 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/055
Soldier on boat on river, possibly Malaya, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/056
Soldiers in jungle in Malaya, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/057
Colour photograph of soldiers and Sergeant Danny Cross with Lancastrian
Brigade cap badges, late 1960s or early 1970s.
Accession Number: KO2983/058
Group of recruits at Bowerham Barracks, Lancaster, with Sergeant Danny
Cross stood second from the right. Late 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/059
Colour photograph of Danny Cross in civilian clothes. Dated 1965 on the
rear.
Accession Number: KO2983/060
Soldier in woods.
Accession Number: KO2983/061
Soldiers preparing for parachute jump, possibly Malaya, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/062
Group of recruits at passing out at Bowerham Barracks, Lancaster, with
Sergeant Danny Cross in the centre. Circa late 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/063
Group of soldiers in Malaya, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/064
Damaged tree, Malaya, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/065
Group of soldiers of the Special Air Service, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/066
Malayan Jungle scene, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/067
Soldiers in Malayan Jungle, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/068
Malayan Jungle scene, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/069
Soldiers in Malayan Jungle, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/070
Soldiers in Malayan Jungle, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/071
Malayan Jungle scene, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/072
Malayan Jungle scene, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/073
Soldiers in Malayan Jungle, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/074
Soldiers in Malayan Jungle, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/075
Natives in Malaya, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/076
Soldiers in Malayan Jungle, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/077
Natives in Malaya, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/078
Natives in Malaya, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/079
Malayan Jungle scene, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/080
Soldiers in Malayan Jungle, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/081
Soldiers in Malayan Jungle, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/082
Soldiers in Malayan Jungle, early 1950s. Erecting temporary
accommodation.
Accession Number: KO2983/083
Soldiers in Malayan Jungle, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/084
Soldiers in Malayan Jungle, early 1950s. Erecting temporary
accommodation.
Accession Number: KO2983/085
Natives in Malaya, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/086
Soldiers in Malayan Jungle, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/087
Soldiers in Malayan Jungle, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/088
Soldiers in Malayan Jungle, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/089
Natives in Malaya, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/090
Soldiers in Malayan Jungle, early 1950s. Preparing food in jungle.
Accession Number: KO2983/091
Two soldiers in barracks, Malaya, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/092
Two soldiers in barracks, Malaya, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/093
Malayan Jungle scene, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/094
Sergeant Danny Cross in barracks, Malaya, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/095
Soldier sat on steps with dog in barracks, Malaya, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/096
Group of soldiers at UK camp.
Accession Number: KO2983/097
View of bus interior, Malaya, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/098
Soldier inside barracks, Malaya, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/099
Three soldiers with dog sat on steps in barracks, Malaya, 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/100
Soldiers in Malayan Jungle, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/101
Soldiers in Malayan Jungle, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/102
Soldiers in Malayan Jungle, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/103
Soldier in Malayan Jungle, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/104
Special Air Service soldier in barracks in Malaya, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/105
Soldiers with boat on river in Malaya, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/106
Soldier in tented camp in the UK. 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/107
Soldiers in Malayan Jungle, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/108
Three soldiers equipped for parachute jumping, 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/109
Soldiers in vehicle equipped for parachute jumping, 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/110
Group of soldiers in camp, possibly Malaya, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/111
Three soldiers equipped for parachute jumping, 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/112
Natives in Malaya, early 1950s, crossing river.
Accession Number: KO2983/113
Soldiers in Malayan Jungle, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/114
Sergeant Danny Cross inside barracks, possibly Malaya, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/115
Group of soldiers of the Special Air Service in Barracks in Malaya,
early 1950s, Sergeant Danny Cross second from the right.
Accession Number: KO2983/116
Natives in Malaya, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/117
Two soldiers in barrack accommodation, possibly Malaya, with Sergeant
Danny Cross on the right.
Accession Number: KO2983/118
Sergeant Danny Cross with parachuting equipment, Malaya, 1951.
Accession Number: KO2983/119
Two soldiers of the Special Air Service, in Barracks in Malaya, with
Sergeant Danny Cross standing on the right.
Accession Number: KO2983/120
Group of soldiers of the King’s Own Royal Regiment, circa 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/121
Soldier in jungle camp, Malaya, 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/122
Three men at social function including one soldier in Number 2 dress.
Accession Number: KO2983/123
Group of soldiers of the Special Air Service, with Sergeant Danny Cross
in the centre holding a bottle. Malaya, 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/124
Soldiers of the Welch Regiment being inspected whilst on parade, Second
World War.
Accession Number: KO2983/125
Welch Regiment Group, with six officers, one other ranks and regimental
goat, Second World War.
Danny Cross was a Corporal with the Welch Regiment in the Second World
War.
Accession Number: KO2983/126
Corporal Dennis (Danny) Cross and his wife, circa 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/127
Group of soldiers inside aircraft prior to parachute jump.
Accession Number: KO2983/128
Special Air Service formal group, Malaya, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/129
Special Air Service informal group, Malaya, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/130
Group at rear of Aircraft, including RAF and members of the Special Air
Service, probably Malaya, early 1950s.
Accession Number: KO2983/131
Accession Number: KO2983/132
Accession Number: KO2983/133
Accession Number: KO2983/134
Accession Number: KO2983/135
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