Sgt Allan Perry, RAF Regiment, last surviving founding member

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We have received the very sad news that the last surviving founding member of the RAF Regiment Allan Perry passed away today.
Allan Perry joined as a Ground Gunner on 28th August 1941 and then the RAF Regiment (Founding Member) in 1942.
After training Allan sailed from Liverpool and joined 2908 Sqn situated between Alexandria and Cairo in Egypt.
During his service Allan served in Palestine, Trans Jordan, Syria, Turkish border, Italy, Greece and Austria. Allan was demobbed on 31st December 1946 in the rank of Acting Sergeant.
Decorations: Africa Star / Italy Star / 1939 – 1945 Star / 1939 – 1945 Defence Medal / 1939 – 1945 War Medal / 1941 – 1945 Greece Meda