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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...
Leonard Morris was the son of Alfred and Edith Morris, of Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire.Private Morris successfully completed his parachute training at Ringway on 17 July 1944. It was noted that Morris "Worked hard and should be a good jumper"
Pte Morris was then posted to the 13th Battalion, The Parachute Regiment where he served in Ardennes.
He died on the 3 January 1945 and is buried at Hotton War Cemetery, Belgium.
Service History
- Date not known 13th (Lancashire) Parachute Battalion (Private)
