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Sicily (Operation Husky)
Speed was essential to prevent the consolidation of Italian and German defences facing a rapid pincer movement launched from ...
Lance Corporal James Baggaley, son of James and Jane Baggaley, of Dunston-on-Tyne, Co Durham, served with 3rd Parachute Battalion. He took part in the invasion of Sicily, during Op Husky.Lance Corporal Baggaley died on 14 July 1944, aged 26 years old. He is now buried at Catania War Cemetery, Sicily.
Service History
- 1943 The 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment (3 PARA) (Lance Corporal)
