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3606646 Private Gilbert Anderson

Picture of Soldier of 11th Parachute Battalion

Born: 14 Jul 1923
Died: 25 Sep 1944
Age at death: 21 years, 2 months, and 11 days
Company: A
Platoon: 2
Section: -
Parachute Course: 80/93

Life Story:


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