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James Bruce Lawson

In memory of:

Major James Bruce Lawson

September 1, 1944

Military Service


Age:

27

Force:

Army

Unit:

4th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards, R.C.A.C.

Additional Information


Son of James Bruce Lawson and Isa Lawson; husband of Elizabeth L. Lawson.

Commemorated on Page 361 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:
Grave Reference:

IV. J. 5.

Location:

The War Cemetery lies in the locality of Montecchio in the Commune of Montelabbate (Province of Pesaro). It stands on rising ground just North of the main road from Pesaro to Urbino, about 12 kilometres west of Pesaro. If approaching by car, take the road 423 from Pesaro to Urbino, following the signs for Montecchio. Just before entering the town, the Cemetery will be seen on the right hand side of the road.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Photo of James Bruce Lawson– Captain James Bruce Lawson 1941 Park House (dem. 1960)  West Grinstead, Sussex, England
  • Group Photo– IV PLDG Officers taken at Park House, West Grinstead, Sussex, England 1941.

Left to Right:
 Bill Darling - James "Bruce" Lawson - Harry Foster - Fred Adams
  • Newspaper clipping– From the Regina Leader Post September 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

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