This unknown soldier was recovered from the Lek river on 12 November 1944. His identity was not established, but it is known he was with the Parachute Regiment. He was most likely one of the airbornes who fought through the battle of Arnhem in September 1944. He most probably drowned or was killed while he was crossing the Rhine river, when the airbornes retreated back to their own lines.

Parachute Regiment

Some personal effects and military equipment were recovered from his body, but his identity could not be established. He is buried at Culemborg General Cemetery on 13 November 1944.

His date of death is stated as 12 November 1944.

 

 

Acknowledgements:

War casualties of Culemborg website

Directions to Culemborg General Cemetery

Posted 3 January 2009
Updated 28 February 2010

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