Private Francis J Devlin

26 Jan 1946

Francis Joseph Devlin served with 1st (Airborne) Battalion, Border Regiment.

He died in a Projector, Infantry, Anti-Tank gun (PIAT) accident on 26 January 1946 and is now buried in Hanover War Cemetery, Germany.

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Francis  J Devlin

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Keith Murrie said:
Francis devlin born Blackhill,glasgow
His family came from toomebridge, ireland
There is a very strong possibilty he is related to richard e grant,actor.
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