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6287773 Sergeant William Donald Stone

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 Sergeant William Donald Stone

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


Born on:
Died on: 22 Nov 1944
Died at:
Aged:
Buried at: No known grave. Commemorated Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery panel 8.

Rest in Peace Sergeant Stone:
11th Bn. Parachute Regt., A.A.C.
Son of William Henry and Kitty J. Stone, of Hythe, Kent.


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