Captain The Hon William Howarth Vestey
Service Number 138626
Campaign:
World War 2
Died:
24.6.1944
1SG
Aged 32
Buried at Bolsena War Cemetery, Italy. III, C, 12
On 4 July 1940, William was gazetted from OCTU to be a Second Lieutenant in the 1st Battalion, Scots Guards. He was promoted Captain on 26 February 1942.
He was killed near Lake Bolsena whilst commanding the Left Flank under constant heavy mortar fire, on 26 June 1944.
His commanding officer, Lt. Col. Taylor and two Guardsmen were killed at the same time. Lt. D.J. Forbes and sixteen men were wounded.
Son of Samuel, Second Baron Vestey, and Lady Vestey, of Stowell, Gloucestershire; husband of the Hon. Mrs. Pamela Vestey, of Coldstream, Victoria, Australia.
Memorial(s):
| Country | Location | Name of Memorial | Campaign | Names | Date(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | La Foce Strada della Vittoria, 61 53042 Chianciano Terme (Siena) - Italia | La Foce memorial | World War 2 |
William Vestey | 24-6-1944 | View |
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