Private James Buchanan was the son of Andrew and Agnes Buchanan, and the husband of Christine Buchanan, of Coanwood, Northumberland. He served with 1st Parachute Battalion and took part in the invasion of Sicily, during Op Husky.
Private Buchanan died on 14 July 1943, aged 21 years old. He is now buried at Catania War Cemetery, Sicily.
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by Airborne Forces administratorArmy Roll of Honour: World War II supplied by Naval and Military Press Ltd
- Name
- James Buchanan
- Rank
- Private
- Service Number
- 3065805
- Regiment
- Parachute Regt (not otherwise specified)
- Date of Death
- 14/7/43
- Theatre of War
- Sicily
