Corporal William Varney, son of John and Elizabeth Varney, of Glasgow, served with 5th (Scottish) Parachute Battalion. He took part in the Italian campaign.
Corporal Varney died on 19 April 1944, aged 18 years old. He is now buried at Cassino War Cemetery, Italy.
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by Airborne Forces administratorArmy Roll of Honour: World War II supplied by Naval and Military Press Ltd
- Name
- William Varney
- Rank
- Corporal
- Service Number
- 2992463
- Regiment
- Parachute Regt (not otherwise specified)
- Date of Death
- 19/4/44
- Theatre of War
- Italy
