Lance Bombardier George Deaker, No.2 Commando kia 3 Apr'45 Lake Commachio

[Photo courtesy of Eric Buckmaster. Eric and his late brother Stan were fellow Commandos of George in 5 troop].

George James Deaker volunteered for No.2 Commando during the period in Italy when they sought replacements from those serving in units in North Africa. His Commando training after selection took place in Italy. Son of James and Jessie Francis Deaker; husband of Gladys Vera Deaker, of Kentish Town, London.

In Memory of 6201681 Lance Bombardier George James Deaker
Royal Artillery and No. 2 Commando 5 Troop
who died on 03 April 1945 age 25
Remembered with honour at the Ravenna War Cemetery