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The Italians had capitulated while the force was still at sea. The sinking of HMS Abdiel by a mine in the harbour, however, r...
Sergeant John Bardwell was the son of James and Henrietta Bardwell, and husband of Doris Bardwell, of Consett. He served with 2nd Parachute Battalion in Italy and was awarded a Military Medal in December 1943.
He died on 27 June 1944, aged 27 years old. He is now buried at Benfieldside Cemetery, Consett.
