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Ardennes
After the Allied landings in Normandy and subsequent advance through France and Belgium, the German Army had succeeded in sta...
Private Jesse Bellis, son of Jesse and Frances Bellis, of Golborne, Lancashire, served with 13th (South Lancs) Parachute Battalion. He took part in the 6th Airborne response to the German counter-offensive in the Ardennes, during Winter 1944-5.Private Bellis died on 4 January 1945, aged 24 years old. He is now buried at Hotton War Cemetery, Luxembourg.
Service History
- 1944 13th (Lancashire) Parachute Battalion (Private)
