No.1676452, Gunner, Robert Clifford MANSFIELD
Aged 30
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Robert Clifford Mansfield was born in Poslingford (Risbridge Q2-1914 4A:1725) son of Samuel William [1875] and Caroline [1879] MANSFIELD (née BOWERS).
In 1939 his parents have not been identified. A poultry plucker, he married Elsie RAWLINSON ( Q4-1937 Risbridge). They lived in 1939 at The Street, Poslingford (2 closed records) |
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He was the only one of his unit to die that day. The Battle for Monte Castello was in full swing, and a little known fact, the Brazilian expeditionary Force were
involved here. The involvement of 51 LAA in Italy at the time is so far undiscovered.
photo: Commonwealth War Graves Commission click here to go to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website for full cemetery/memorial details |
