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Compton, Edward Caesar

Date of death:
August 9th, 1943
Buried on:
Commonwealth War Cemetery Catania
Plot: II. Row: J. Grave: 25.
Service number:
1681760
Nationality:
British

Biography

Edward Ceasar Compton was the son of Charles Compton and Alice Rosetta Compton. He was married to Emona Anna Compton.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Sergeant
Unit:
280th Battery, 49th Light Anti Aircraft Regiment, Divisional Troops, 78th Infantry Division, British Army
Awarded on:
March 23rd, 1944
Awarded for:
Operation Husky
Received in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Sicily.

LG 36436/1368.
Awarded posthumously.
Mentioned in Dispatches

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