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Date: 28/03/2012
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Lance Corporal William Haynes, formerly No.5 Commando, kia 1944 with the KSLI.
L/Cpl Haynes was killed in action on the 4th February 1944 whilst serving with the KSLI at Anzio. He had previously volunteered for, and been attached to, No.5 Commando from the 5/3/41 until 12/1/43, taking part in the Madagascar campaign. In January 1943 he was re posted to the KSLI. It was on the 3/4th February 1944 that the main German counter attack at Anzio commenced. Photo courtesy of his nephew Ken Jones.
In Memory of 4031623 Lance Corporal William George Haynes
King's Shropshire Light Infantry, 1st Bn. Herefordshire Regiment kia 4 February 1944 aged 28.
Remembered with honour at Anzio War Cemetery.
