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3606646 Private Gilbert Anderson

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


Born on: 14 Jul 1923
Died on: 25 Sep 1944
Died at:
Aged: 21
Buried at: Was known to have been first buried at Onderlangs (Arnhem) opposite of the St Elisabeths Hospital. The grave location was lost and he is now commemorated at Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery panel 8.

Rest in Peace Private Anderson:
The son of Thomas and Elizabeth Anderson, of Blackpool, Lancashire.


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