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North Africa (Operation Torch)
On 12 November the 3rd Parachute Battalion (3 Para Bn) jumped onto and seized the vital airfield at Bone between Algiers and ...
Private Ronald Astley, son of William Thomas and Alice Astley, of Baldock, Herfordshire, served with 2nd Parachute Battalion. He took part in the North African campaign as part of 1st Army, during Op Torch.
Private Astley died on 30 November 1942, aged 22 years old. He is now buried at Enfidaville War Cemetery, Tunisia.
Service History
- 1942 2nd Parachute Battalion (Private)
