| Surname: | Sweeney |
| Initials: | J |
| Rank: | Private |
| Army Number: | 3860739 |
| Notes: | CMP. He enlisted in the Loyal Regiment, transferred to CMP. 10Coy TC. 30/10/45 Died. He was born and resided in Lancashire. War Diary, Pro Branch, HQ 2 District. WO 170/677. 1/11/45 Civilian bridge at Piacenza washed away, Pte J Sweeney, 10 Coy TC lost in river whilst on duty. War Diary Pro Branch, 59 Area, WO 170/4547, 1/11/45, Pte. in 10 (TC) Coy drowned when bridge collapsed. Casualty List 1911/2, Italy, previously reported Missing 30/11/1944 now reported Killed in Action, 30/10/1945. Casualty List 1974/3, previously reported Missing 30/10/1945 now presumed Died, Died Result of Accident, previous List 1911, 30/10/1945. Medal card not found. No inscription on gravestone. James Sweeney. |
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| Date of Death: | Oct. 30, 1945 |
| Company: | 10 TC COY |
| CWGC Link: | 2817037 |
| Cemetery: | MILAN WAR CEMETERY, ITALY 🇮🇹 |
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