CSM Harold H Plank, 47 RM Cdo,

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I just looked up my great uncle Harold Plank on the special forces roll of honour website and next to his rank it says TSM and in the extra info section it says KIA Walcheren.
Can anyone tell me what these abbreviations mean please?

Thanks.
Mark.

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Hi Mark

Not sure about the rank, I think the SM possibly stands for Sergeant Major, however KIA definately stands for Killed In Action.

Cheers Andy

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Hi Mark...TSM is a rank the Commandos used as did one or two others during the 2nd World War. It stands for Troop Sergeant Major. Each Commando was split into Troops and each Troop had a TSM .
In the Westminster Roll of Honour there is an entry which is the rank you mention ie. CSM although it is "ac" which is I think "Acting"
Plank H.H. Marine ac.C.Sgt.Maj. Royal Marines Plymouth Division 47 killed in action 02-Nov-44 British Liberation Army 152
As I said in my earlier private message to you hopefully his service record will show the details.

The CWGC entry:

http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=2034187

Nick