Michael Percy Done

Ranville War Cemetery, France

Michael (Percy) Done.

Personal Details:

Born in Malpas, birth registered quarter 2, (April) 1924.

The son of Percy Edward & Dorothy Mary Done (nee Ratcliffe) Done.

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Military Details:

Regiment:          6th Airborne Armoured Regiment, Reconnaissance Corps, Royal Armoured Corps.

Rank:                 Trooper.

Serial Number:   7947393

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Record of Death:

Killed in action in Normandy on 6 June 1944 (date of the Normandy landings). Aged 19.

Buried in Ranville War Cemetery, France. Collective grave VIA. C. 1-25

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Gravestone Inscription:

"GRANT THAT WE MAY BRING IF NEED ARISE, NO MAIMED OR WORTHLESS SACRIFICE" KIPLING

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Further Information:

The 1939 census records, Michael's family living at Higher House, Edge Lane.