NEVILLE, William John
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Rank:
Rifleman
Unit / Base:
2 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Ulster Rifles
Service:
Army
Service Number:
7902975
Died :
Tuesday, March 27, 1945
Died on active service
Age:
24
Cemetery/Memorial:
Rifleman William Neville died by accidental drowning in Italy. Son of Thomas J. and Sarah Neville, of Collone, Co. Armagh, Northern Ireland.
Extract from the diary of Len Justice No. 2 Commando
28 March 1945 One lad from 2 Commando was drowned today. Accident. A new fellow.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives file WO417/93.
David Justice (son of Len Justice).
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Photo of grave in Gallery:
Yes
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