Corps of Military Police
Soldier Details:
Surname: | Schafer | |
Initials:   | E.W. | |
Rank:   | Lance Corporal | |
Army No.:  | 7687570 | |
Notes:   | CMP. 245 (Beach) Pro Coy. He was born and resided in London N and enlisted in CMP. Unit War Diary WO 1713390. 8/6/44 07.00 Hrs. L/Cpl Thompson and Shafer killed by bomb. Casualty List 1483, North West Europe, killed in action, 6/6/1944. Casualty List 1494, North West Europe, Died of Wounds, rank U/L/Cpl. Casualty List 1540, corrections, Casualty List 1450, casualties to the following Soldier whose name appeared on previous list with date of casualty incorrectly reported, occurred on date shown, previous List 1494/46, 8/6/1944. Casualty List 1483, North West Europe, Killed in Action, 6/6/1944. Casualty List 1540, Casualty List 1540, Casualty to the following Soldier whose name appeared on previous List with date of casualty incorrectly reported, occurred n date as now shown, previous List 194/49, 8/6/1944.Inscription on gravestone: My whole heart rises up to bless thy name in pride and thankfulness. Ernest William Schafer. |
Casualty Details:
Date Killed: | 8th June 1944 |
Company: | 245 PRO COY |
Cemetery: | HERMANVILLE WAR CEMETERY   FRANCE |
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