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John William Oliver Mason

John William Oliver Mason

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: 6970398, Corporal, 9th Battalion, East Surrey Regiment

Date of Death: 05 May 1941

Place of Death: Victoria Barracks

Age: 29

Corporal John Mason was killed along with his comrade Private Cuffe at Victoria Barracks during the Fire Raid.

He is buried at Chelsfield (St. Martin) Orpington Churchyard.

Related People

Surname Forename(s) Age Occupation/Rank Date of Death Place of Death  
Cuffe Denis Patrick James 20 6148138, Private, 9th Battalion, East Surrey Regiment 05 May 1941 Victoria Barracks View

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