Richard Colton, Gunner 5256453, Royal Artillery, 179 Field Regiment died 29/09/1944. Any information on this soldier, or his unit etc on the day he died would be appreciated. Roy
Name: COLTON, RICHARD Initials: R Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Gunner Regiment/Service: Royal Artillery Unit Text: 179 Field Regt. Age: 25 Date of Death: 29/09/1944 Service No: 5256453 Additional information: Son of Hercules and Beatrice Colton; husband of Hilda Gladys Colton, of Tirphil. Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: Sec. B. Grave 3764. Cemetery: GELLYGAER (GWAELODYBRITHDIR) CEMETERY 179th Field regiment were in NW Europe at the time of death, so again, possible died of wounds. 179 Field Regiment Locations Mar 42 Formed from 12 Worcesters UK Mar 42 Home Forces UK Jun 42 43 Inf Div NW Europe Jun 44 43 Inf Div
