4394480 Private Alexander Pattison BRITON, 7th Bn. Green Howards (Yorkshire Regiment): 16/03/1943

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4394480 Private ALEXANDER PATTISON BRITON
7th Bn., Green Howards (Yorkshire Regiment)
who died age 29
on 16 March 1943
Buried or commemorated at MEDJEZ-EL-BAB MEMORIAL
Memorial Reference: Face 18.
Location: Tunisia
Additional Info: Son of Mary Emma Briton, of Sunderland, Co. Durham.

 

RIP. Private AP Briton.

This was three days before the assault by 50th (Northumbrian) Division on the Mareth Line and 4/5 days prior to the 7th Bn, Green Howards Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Derek Anthony Seagrim, winning the VC.

I believe that the 7th Bn, Green Howards, as part of 50 Div, were around Medenine at the time of Private Briton's death.

Best,

Steve.