Lance Corporal William Garibaldi was the son of Jack and Mary Garibaldi, of Brighton, Sussex, and husband of Doris Muriel Garibaldi, of Brighton. He served with 10th Parachute Battalion and was awarded two Mentions in Despatches during his military career.
He took part in the Battle of Arnhem, during Op Market Garden, and died during the Battle between 20-21 September 1944, aged 27 years old. He is now buried at Oosterbeek War Cemetery, Arnhem.
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Profile photo supplied by Harvey GrenvilleArmy Roll of Honour: World War II supplied by Naval and Military Press Ltd
- Name
- William Garibaldi
- Rank
- J Lance-Corporal
- Service Number
- 6400067
- Regiment
- Parachute Regt (not otherwise specified)
- Date of Death
- 00/09/44
- Theatre of War
- Western Europe Campaign, 1944/45
