The Italian Campaign
All too often the sacrifices made in Italy are overshadowed by the Allied landings in Normandy. Some of those who fought for the liberation of Italy even referred to themselves ironically as “D-Day dodgers”, yet all who took part in the campaign knew the hardships and sacrifices made in one of the fiercest struggles of the war in Europe. (Image: IWM NA 14999)
Corporal 5506959 Cyril Jack Robins of the 1st Battalion, the Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment
L/Cpl Gordon James Brough, 6th Bn. Black Watch (Royal Highlanders). Died on 15th May 1944.
Gunner Sydney Richard Peter Fuller, 14525524, 1st Field Regiment, Royal Artillery
Lance Corporal William Henry Reedman, 6th Bn., Seaforth Highlanders
Naik Yashwant Ghatge VC
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