Leicestershire War Memorials

Private John Joseph Blakemore, 4859010

Batt - 2
Unit - Leicestershire Regiment
Section -

Date of Birth -
Died - 11/07/1941
Age - 21

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Source: Leicestershire War Memorials Project.
Private Blakemore served with the Middle East Commando prior to going to Syria.
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Submitted by Mr. P in 2021

Leicestershire Project Findings

Conflict - World War II
Burial Place - J 32, Damascus Commonwealth War Cemetery
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