MOSLEY, Claude

Rank: 
Marine
Unit / Base: 
45RM Commando
Regiment/Corps: 
Royal Marines
Service: 
Royal Navy
Number: 
CH/X 104331
Born: 
Tuesday, December 19, 1922
Birthplace: 
Nottingham
Died : 
Sunday, January 28, 1945
Killed in action or died of wounds
Age: 
22
Cemetery/Memorial: 
Original grave of Mne. Claude Mosley 45RM Commando
Marine Claude Mosley died during operations at Bell Ise, Osen, Netherlands. Son of John James Mosley and Louisa Mosley, of Beeston, Nottinghamshire.
 
Sources
CWGC.
No.45 RM Commando War Diary / List of casualties Operation Bell Island II.
Registers of Reports of Deaths - Naval Ratings / National Archives file ADM 104/130.
1 Cdo. Bde. HQ War Diary January 1945.
[Image] Julia Wells.
 
Notes
Also seen referred to as Belle Isle, Belle Island, or Bell Island. Capt John Day MC 45RM refers to the island being named by the Allies because of its shape. Location is on the River Maas near Roermond.
 
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Photo of grave in Gallery: 
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