STUART, John

Rank: 
Private
Unit / Base: 
9 Commando
Regiment/Corps: 
Seaforth Highlanders
Service: 
Army
Number: 
2825409
Died : 
Thursday, February 3, 1944
Killed in action or died of wounds
Age: 
24
Cemetery/Memorial: 
John Stuart 9 Commando
Private John Stuart from Ballindalloch was reported missing during operations at Monte Ornito, Italy, later presumed killed in action. He has no known grave. His name is among others on a Marble Roll of Honour erected on Monte Ornito post war by veterans. Foster-son of John Stuart Fairweather and Elizabeth Fairweather, of Rothes, Morayshire. Before joining the Army he was employed at Benrinnes Distillery farm.
 
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/72 and 94.
Linked Content below.
[Image] Published in the Aberdeen Press and Journal 9th March 1944, p3.
 
Note
Surname spelt as on CWGC. Seen elsewhere as Stewart.
 
Primary Roll of Honour: 
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