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Lander, John

Date of death:
July 13th, 1943
Buried on:
Commonwealth War Cemetery Catania
Plot: IV. Row: C. Grave: 33.
Service number:
30338
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

Major John Lander served as Company Commander with 21st Independent Company (Pathfinders) when he was killed during Operation Husky.

Military career:
1942-1943: CO, 21st Independent Parachute Company (Pathfinders).

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Efficiency Medal / Territorial Decoration

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