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6399359 Private Arthur George Curtis

Picture of Soldier of 11th Parachute Battalion

Born: 29 Mar 1920
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Parachute Course: K69

Life Story:
6399359 Corporal Arthur George Curtis was born in Hamilton on the 29th March 1920. He followed parachute course No. 69 at Ramat David in Palestine from 28 September to 05 October 1943.

Arthur was taken prisoner of war during the Battle of Arnhem and sent to prisoner of war camp Stalag XIIA. There he was registered and got his prisoner of war number 89354


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