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Corporal John Gordon Bower, 'A' Squadron, 8th Royal Tank Regiment
05/02/2024
Second World War Army United Kingdom
By Jeremy Elsworth

United Kingdom

Corporal John Gordon Bower
2077407
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John was educated at Wrekin College, Shropshire, and married to Patricia Bower. He was the son of Wallace & Emily Bower of Holmfirth, Yorkshire. His regiment participated in the Italian campaign during which he was killed on Saturday 2 September 1944, aged 31. He lies buried within Gradara War Cemetery, Italy.

Once a Tankie, always a Tankie.

Gradara War Cemetery, Italy (copyright unknown)