Derek
2009 May 05
Created by Ruth 15 years agoDerek was mum's older brother. Derek lost his life fighting for his country in the war during 1944. He wasn't spoken about much while mum was growing up as this was not the done thing. My Nan was devastated at loosing her only son and removed all memorabilia of him out of sight. It was only on the death of my Nan that Mum got out a photo of Derek.
Scroll for Derek
Private Derek William Harrison 14286809 2nd Battalion North Staffordshire Regiment.
Held in honour as one who served King and Country in the World War 1939-1945 and gave his life to save mankind from tyranny. May his sacrifice help to bring peace and freedom for which he died.
Casualty Details
Name: HARRISON, DEREK WILLIAM Initials: D W Nationality: United Kingdom Rank: Private Regiment/Service: North Staffordshire Regiment Unit Text: 2nd Bn. Date of Death: 12/02/1944 Service No: 14286809 Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead Grave/Memorial Reference: IV, P, 3. Cemetery: ANZIO WAR CEMETERY
If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever xx
Pictures
Derek
Mum at home
Anzio War Cemetery
Derek Scroll
Flowers Mum
At my 21st, 2008 looking really nice in the new cardy we brought her. by sarah
Mum on the beach