Commando Service Certificate for Pte. K.C. Darlington MM
Date: 10/04/2013
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Lance Bombardier Henry Lavery, No.6 Commando died 18/8/1944 France
[Photo courtesy of his niece Charmaine Dean]
Lance Bombardier Henry Lavery was reported wounded, missing, and believed a prisoner of war on 18 August 1944, later confirmed as having died of wounds whilst in enemy hands. No.6 Commando were engaged in operations at Bavent, France. Son of Henry and Bridget Lavery; husband of Eileen Gertrude Lavery, of Feltham, Middlesex. Henry had enlisted into the Royal Artillery at Edinburgh in 1930 whilst residing in Uphall, West Lothian.
In Memory of 808452 Lance Bombardier Henry Lavery
Royal Artillery and No.6 Commando
who died of wounds on 18 August 1944 aged 31.
Remembered with honour at Ranville War Cemetery.
