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6978585 Lance Corporal Patrick Harrington

Killed/died of wounds/other causes as the result of operation ‘Market’

We are keen to hear from anyone who is a relative or knows anything about Lance Corporal Patrick Harrington

Please don't hesitate to contact us so we can share the story of this brave man.


Born on: 01 Jan 1919
Died on: 20 Sep 1944
Died at: Battle of Arnhem
Aged: 25
Buried at: First buried on land behind Benedendorpsweg (Oosterbeek), now Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery 6.A.7.

Rest in Peace Lance Corporal Harrington:
11th Bn. Parachute Regt., A.A.C.
Son of John and Ellen Harrington, of Durrus, Co. Cork, Irish Republic.


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