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Rhine Crossing (Operation Varsity)
Operation Varsity was the largest single airborne operation in history. On a single day, over 16,000 men were inserted by gli...
Major John Brian Shortt Kincaid was the son of Charles Augustus and Katharine Mary Kincaid, and husband of Stella May Kincaid, of Yateley, Hampshire. He served with the Royal Artillery, and was awarded a Mention in Despatches in April 1944, before being attached to HQ 6th Airborne Division. He took part in the Rhine Crossing, during Op Varsity.Major Kincaid died on 25 March 1945, aged 31 years old. He is now buried at Venray War Cemetery, Limburg.
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Service History
- Date not known Royal Artillery (Major)
- Date not known HQ 6th Airborne Division (Major)
