History of the death of my uncle at Termolli 3rd Oct 1943 2nd Battalions lancs fusiliers. I have read the Battleaxe book but confused where he could have actually been killed Any help much appreciated John Seddon
In short, the battalion crossed the river at Campomarino and was ordered to occupy the ridge at grid reference 8173. At 4pm they were digging in when five shells landed in the battalion area. Given the lack of any other combat that day I believe this may be when your Uncle was killed. Contemporary map below, with location marked on Google map. Regards, Gary.
Is this him? CWGC and casualty lists state date of death as 5.10.43, he was also wounded North Africa 28.11.42, 3454486 FUSILIER JOHN ROBERT SEDDON 2nd Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers Died 05 October 1943 Age 27 years old Buried or commemorated at SANGRO RIVER WAR CEMETERY Son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. T. A. Seddon, of Preston, Lancashire; husband of Vera Seddon, of Preston. Personal Inscription FATHER IN THY GRACIOUS KEEPING LEAVE WE NOW OUR LOVED ONE SLEEPING https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/2376210/john-robert-seddon/
Many many thanks ! it sounds like this was the area he lost his life . we visited the cemetery where he is buried pre COVID . We will visit again next year and visit the villages about on the map . Sincere thanks John
