BLACKHURST, John
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Rank:
Rifleman
Unit / Base:
9 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Service:
Army
Number:
6920686
Honours & Awards:
Died :
Monday, March 20, 1944
Killed in action or died of wounds
Age:
21
Cemetery/Memorial:
Operations:
Rifleman John Blackhurst died of wounds during an operation against German forces in the wadis near the Anzio beachhead. He received a postumous Mention In Despatches in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Italy.
Sources
CWGC.
London Gazette 36886, page 328.
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