Soldier – Earnshaw, Edward – Killed In Action (picture)

July 1944

South Yorkshire Times, July 15th 1944

Killed In Action

Mr. and Mrs. J. Earnshaw, of Red House, Old Denaby, received news on Tuesday that their son, Tpr. Edward Earnshaw, had been killed in action in the Central Mediterranean theatre of war on June 30th.

Trooper Earnshaw was 19, and much sympathy is felt for the parents and their family in their sad loss.

From C.W.G.C.:

Trooper EDWARD EARNSHAW
Service Number: 14507133
Regiment & Unit/Ship Reconnaissance Corps, R.A.C. 4th Regt.

Date of Death Died 30 June 1944

Age 20 years old

Buried or commemorated at ASSISI WAR CEMETERY VIII, F, 12. Italy

Additional Info:
Son of John and Ethel Earnshaw, of Old Denaby, Yorkshire.

Personal Inscription
WENT THE DAY WELL? HE DIED AND NEVER KNEW; WELL OR ILL FREEDOM, HE DIED FOR YOU