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3783547 Private Edward Lee

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 Private Edward Lee

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


Born on:
Died on: 22 Sep 1944
Died at: Battle of Arnhem
Aged: 21
Buried at: First buried near the Van Hofwegen laundry (Oosterbeek), now Arnhem Oosterbeek War Cemetery 27.B.5.

Rest in Peace Private Lee:
11th Bn. Parachute Regt., A.A.C.
Son of Thomas and Ann Jane Lee, of Liverpool.


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