The 1st Battalion arrived in North Africa in March 1943, and fought well. They were involved in several attacks including that on Peter's Corner and later in one against Cactus Farm. Its casualties were 16 officers and 317 other ranks.
The 1st Battalion arrived in North Africa in March 1943, and fought well. They were involved in several attacks including that on Peter's Corner and later in one against Cactus Farm. Its casualties were 16 officers and 317 other ranks.
Inscription
W.O II. (CSM.) James Joseph Chettenton. 1662626.
1st Bn The Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regt.
Age 40
Gravesite Details
Son of James and Rose Chattenton; husband of Barbara Thompson Chatterton, of Monkwearrmouth, Sunderland , Co. Durham.
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Advertisement
