Private Ernest Pettitt

19 Sep 1944

Private Ernest Pettit, son of Samuel and Amy Edith Pettitt, of Nechells, Birmingham, served with 11th Parachute Battalion. He took part in the Battle of Arnhem, during Op Market Garden.

He died on 19 September 1944, aged 28 years old. He is now buried at Oosterbeek War Cemetery, Arnhem.

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