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My great uncle Victor, on my mothers side, was one of 3 brothers to fight in WW2. Sadly Victor was the only one not to return, he was killed in action in Italy in December 1943. I am too young to really remember my other great uncle and grandad, sadly both now dead, and certainly too small to comprehend what they must have seen and felt all those years ago. Only now, speaking to my wife's grandfather do I vaguely grasp what they faced. Sadly Victor's sister, my grandmother passed away last summer, the last of that generation in my family.

Victor was a Sergeant in the Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment). From research I have concluded that he was part of 56th (London) Division of the British X Corps at the time of his death, specifically 167 London Inf Brigade which at that time consisted of 8th and 9th Royal Fusiliers and the 7th Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry. He was killed on 3rd December 1943, probably during the battle for Monte Camino one of the peaks near the infamous Monte Cassino.

I am looking for any stories relating to Victor from anyone that may still be alive who served with him, especially regarding his time in Italy, and his death. Sadly The regimental diaries do not have any specific details.

If you or anyone you know served in the 56th Division in late 1943 please could you contact me.

Thanks

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