LCol Mackenzie and Maj Renison at Lamone River Cemetery, Italy.

LCol Mackenzie salutes flag at half mast – Lamone River, Italy – 15 Feb 1945

LCol D. Mackenzie and Maj. Renison salute flag at half mast at funeral service at Lamone River, Italy. 15 Feb 1945. P0590

The 48th Highlanders had successfully crossed the Lamone River on 10 December 1944 after battalions from two brigades had been repulsed along the river. P0590 The 48th crossing, defeating counterattacking German troops, created a well defended and large bridgehead enabling other battalions to follow. The battalion continued in the Lamone and Senio River area until mid-February when they were redeployed to the Ravenna marshes area against the German forces there.

Associated place
Italy, Lamone river
Associated event
Lamone River Cemetery, Italy
Associated name(s)
LCol Mackenzie
Era
1939 – 1945 (WW 2)
Location of artifact
Binder 3, Research Room Shelf
Classification
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