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236394 Cpl. Mark Smith British Army 7th Btn. Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry from:Forest View, Pentwyn Green, Penallt, Nr. Monmouth, Wales (d.16th Sep 1944) This is a true copy of the letter my mother received when she made inquiries with regard to my father Mark Smith's death: From. Major R. Close Brooks DSO. now, 2/7 The Queens Royal Regiment, C.M.F. 3 Mar. 45 Dear Mrs. Smith. 5381068 Cpl Smith M. The War Office have written to say that you would like to hear further details of your husband's death. As the Oxford & Bucks are now disbanded, it has been difficult to trace any men who were present at the time. However, 969873 Pte. Dore C. now of this unit states that Lt. Pollard and 8 men including Cpl. Smith and himself went out on patrol. In case of ambush Pte Dore and another were ordered to remain well behind. As the patrol approached a house, German machine guns suddenly opened up from all sides and the patrol was overrun. Two days later the ground was captured and your husband's body and those of two others were found. Much later Lt. Pollard and Pte. Brookes were reported Prisoners of War. Your husband died doing his duty during the battle for the Gothic Line in the area North of Montefiore and Gemmano, and West of Mondaino, on the Adriatic side. You will have the details of the grave already and later you will be sent a photograph of it. I offer you my deepest sympathy in your great loss. Yours sincerely, R. Close Brooks Major Late 7th Oxf & Bucks Light Infantry My Mother's name was Clementine Molly Smith Janice Baldwin Add to this record.  Related Content: 7th Battalion, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry Italian Campaign Can you help us to add to our records? Add a record to our website. The names and stories on this website have been submitted by their relatives and friends. If your relations are not listed please add their names so that others can read about them Did you or your relatives live through the Second World War? Do you have any photos, newspaper clippings, postcards or letters from that period? Have you researched the names on your local or war memorial? Were you or your relative evacuated? Did an air raid affect your area? If so please let us know. Help us to build a database of information on those who served both at home and abroad so that future generations may learn of their sacrifice. Contact us. Celebrate your own Family History Celebrate by honouring members of your family who served in the Secomd World War both in the forces and at home. We love to hear about the soldiers, but also remember the many who served in support roles, nurses, doctors, land army, muntions workers etc. Please use our Family History resources to find out more about your relatives. Then please send in a short article, with a photo if possible, so that they can be remembered on these pages.

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