Army Number: 2985909 Rank: Guardsman Name: J A PATERSON, MiD Unit: Scots Guards London Gazette : 23 September 1943 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36180/supplement/4226/data.pdf The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North Africa. S. G'ds. 2985909 Gdsmn. J. A. Paterson.
London Gazette : 23 September 1943 https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36180/supplement/4221/data.pdf https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36180/supplement/4226/data.pdf
Casualty Lance Corporal PATERSON, JOHN ALEXANDER Service Number 2985909 Died 30/01/1944 Aged 25 1st Bn. Scots Guards Son of Alexander and Flora Paterson, of Kinlochleven, Argyllshire. INSCRIPTION: ALWAYS THOUGHTFUL ALWAYS KIND A BEAUTIFUL MEMORY LEFT BEHIND Buried at ANZIO WAR CEMETERY Location: Italy Number of casualties: 1038 Cemetery/memorial reference: IV, W, 12. See cemetery plan
