Lance Corporal David James Smith

Lance Corporal David James Smith, husband of Ivy Faith Smith, of Leyton, Essex, served with 2nd (Airborne) Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment. He took part in the Battle of Arnhem, during Op Market Garden.

He died between 25-26 September 1944, aged 34 years old. He is now commemorated on the Memorial at Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery.

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