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4460008 Private John Arthur Barton

Killed/died of wounds/other causes as the result of operation ‘Market’
Photograph of Hero Killed In Action


Born on: 01 Jan 1919
Died on: 18 Sep 1944
Died at:
Aged: 25
Buried at: Buried in Rhenen General Cemetery 27.A.2.

Rest in Peace Private Barton:
11th Bn. Parachute Regt., A.A.C.
His body was found near the brick factory ‘Vogelenzang’ at Rhenen and he was most likely killed during the drop.


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