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Ardennes
After the Allied landings in Normandy and subsequent advance through France and Belgium, the German Army had succeeded in sta...
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.
Service History
- 1944 7th (Light Infantry) Parachute Battalion (Private)
