Pte, Besserman, Jack

In the attack and capture of Valguanera against the troops of the 15th Panzer Regiment. Pte Besserman was one of seven killed in action, four privates, 2 NCOs and one officer. They were buried in the area with grave markers created by the Pioneer Platoon.

Son of Nathan and Bessie Besserman, of Toronto, Ontario,.

Era(s)
  • 1939 - 1945 (WW 2)
Unit(s)
48th First Bn (WW 2)
Date struck off strength
18-JUL-43
Service number
B/74190
Fate
Killed in action
Date of death
18-Jul-1943
Cemetery or memorial name
Agira Canadian War Cemetery, Sicily
Grave or panel reference
C, D, 313.
Cemetery or memorial country
Italy
Where killed or wounded
Valguanera, Italy
Age on date of death
29

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Data source(s)

Source
Detail
Commonwealth War Graves Register
48th CASF Part II Orders 1940 July 23, Commonwealth War Graves download
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