Private William James Bastin, husband of Charlotte Bastin, of Newcastle-on-Tyne, served with 7th (Light Infantry) Parachute Battalion. He took part in 6th Airborne response to the German counter-offensive in the Ardennes during Winter 1944-5.
Private Bastin died on 4 January 1945, aged 22 years old. He is now buried at Hotton War Cemetery, Luxembourg.
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