Corporal Harold Gee, No.2 Commando, died of wounds 10 Oct'44.
Corporal Harold Gee from Billinge near Wigan died of wounds during operations at Sarande, Albania. Photo courtesy of his great nieces Kathryn and Sara.
Extract from the No 2 Cdo War Diary
11th October 1944
" Cpl H. Gee (3 Troop) died of wounds. Funeral of Padre, Cpl. Gee, and a RM. CO read Burial Service. Officers acted as Pall Bearers for Padre. 2 i/c as Chief Mourner. Last post sounded."
In Memory of 3864592 Corporal Harold Gee,
The Loyal Regt. (North Lancashire) and No.2 Commando 3 troop.
Born 25 July 1920 Billinge, Lancashire,
Died 10 Oct. 1944 Sarande, Albania.
Remembered with honour at Tirana Park Memorial Cemetery, Albania.
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Date: 11/09/2023
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