Argenta Gap War Cemetery
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The Argenta War Cemetery is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission and is found in the Commune of Argenta, Ferrara, Italy. The town of Argenta is located two kilometres south.[1]
The cemetery holds many soldiers killed in the battles of Argenta Gap and Lake Comacchio. The British authorities established the cemetery shortly after the end of World War II. There are 625 soldiers buried there.[2]
Notable burials
[edit]- Arthur Banks GC (1923–1944)[3]
- Tom Hunter (VC) (1923–1945)[2]
- Anders Lassen VC, MC & Two Bars (1920–1945)[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Argenta Gap War Cemetery". Commonwealth War Graves Commission. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ a b c Harder, Thomas (23 March 2021). Special Forces Hero Anders Lassen VC MC*. Pen and Sword. p. 334. ISBN 9781526787545.
- ^ Brazier, Kevin; Gledhill, Tony (24 October 2012). The Complete George Cross A Full Chronological Record of All George Cross Holders. Pen & Sword Books. ISBN 9781781599884.
External links
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44°38′03″N 11°49′55″E / 44.6341°N 11.8319°E
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