James Alfred Brookes

In memoriam

EX/3707 MARINE J. A. BROOKES ROYAL MARINES NO. 43 R. M. COMMANDO 3RD JUNE 1944 AGE 24 THO' SEAS DIVIDE US, YOU ARE ALWAYS NEAR. THE MEMORY OF YOU WE TREASURE DEAR

Marine James Brookes died during a raid on the Island of Brac, Yugoslavia. Initially buried with others on Brac near Nerezische, their remains were later reinterred in a collective grave at Belgrade War Cemetery. Those buried with him are Marines Hopper, Pickering and Tarrant of 40RM Commando, and Marines Cooper, Hurst, Ivens, and Williamson of 43RM Commando. Aged 24 years Royal Marines No. 43 R.M. Commando. Service Number - EX/3707 Country of Service - United Kingdom Royal Navy Born: Tuesday, August 26, 1919 Birthplace: Hull, Yorkshire Died : Saturday, June 3, 1944 Killed in action or died of wounds Son of Mrs. M. Brookes of Hull.

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