LOSBAN, David
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Known as:
Lobby
Rank:
Marine
Unit / Base:
43RM Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Marines
Service:
Royal Navy
Number:
CH/X104934
Died:
1993
Marine David Losban, 'A' Troop, was seriously wounded after being shot several times on 19 April 1945 during the commando advance North between the River Reno and Canals West of Argenta, Italy. His life was saved by his friend Marine John Squire who carried him to safety under heavy machine gun fire.
Source
Image of 'A' Troop in 43RM Commando Gallery.
Citation for MM for Marine Squire (Linked Content below).
Newspaper report Norwood News 10 Aug. 1945 (Linked Content below).
Gallery comment by his son Mike Losban, "I feel such a sense of honour to have had a father like mine; a true gentleman with a great sense of humour. He was a paraplegic due to his wounds and indeed, when he died, his death certificate stated 'gunshot wounds', even though it was 48 yrs on from his wounding."
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