2697313 Eric FEATHERSTONE, MiD, 1 Scots Guards

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    Casualty
    Lance Corporal FEATHERSTONE, ERIC
    Service Number 2697313
    Died 24/03/1944
    Aged 28
    1st Bn. Scots Guards
    Mentioned in Despatches
    Son of James and Jane Featherstone; husband of Rosina Featherstone, of Walworth.
    INSCRIPTION: IN MEMORY OF MY DEAR HUSBAND WHO DIED OF WOUNDS RECEIVED AT ANZIO, ITALY. "DEATH IS BUT A HORIZON"
    Buried at BROMPTON CEMETERY
    Location: London, United Kingdom
    Number of casualties: 380
    Cemetery/memorial reference: Plot N (Guards Plot). Grave 192801.
    See cemetery plan
     

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    Army Number: 2697313
    Rank: Guardsman
    Name: E FEATHERSTONE, MiD
    Unit: Scots Guards


    London Gazette : 23 September 1943
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36180/supplement/4226/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North Africa.
    S. G'ds.
    2697313 Gdsmn. E. Featherstone.
     
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