Private George F Malbon

George Fraser Malbon was the son of John and Ann Malbon, of Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent and the husband of Doris Malbon, of Hanley.

After volunteering for airborne forces, Private Malbon took part in parachute training course 16 at RAF Ringway. The course lasted from 22nd - 29th June 1942. Upon successful completion of the course, Pte Malbon was posted to 2nd Parachute Battalion, The Parachute Regiment.

He saw action with his unit in North Africa and Italy.

Pte Malbon was captured whilst in Sicily and became a prisoner of war. He later died of illness aged 27 in Camp 98.

Compiled by Sam Stead with information provided by Bryan Johncock