924195 Gunner Raymond Gordon Blackmore, 5 Survey Regiment, was killed on 20th January 1944 and is buried at the Sangro River War Cemetery, Contrada Sentinelle, Torino di Sangro, Chieti, Italy. I began to research his military history several years ago but unfortunately most of the information had 'disappeared' from my computer. Although buried at Sangro War Cemetery, Italy, I recollect that he was actually killed during the attack on Sicily and wonder if anyone can advise me further on this matter? Secondly I know that there is a brass memorial at the Artillery Grounds, Bristol bearing his name and others of 5 Survey regiment killed in WW2 as someone kindly forwarded me a photo of it several years ago. I have made several Google searches to find the photo but all were in vain. Again I would like to obtain a copy of this photo if at all possible.
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So what has happened? The man was buried in Sangro War Cemetery, but the records say he died in North Africa - a long way away. Can we assume that there has been some administrative silliness such as his unit was, on paper in NA, but actually in Italy?
I agree that the place of death is most confusing and can only be put down to an admin error. If he did die in North Africa I can't see the Army sending his body to Italy to be buried.
