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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...
Alwyn Patrick was the son of Frank and Ada Patrick, of Bracebridge Heath, Lincolnshire.After volunteering for airborne forces, Gunner Patrick served with 3rd Airlanding Anti-Tank Battery, Royal Artillery.
He was killed on 17 April 1945 and is now buried in Hanover War Cemetery, Germany.
Grave image by Bob Hilton.