George Eden 5 troop 9 Commando

I have 3 letters written by George to my mother when he was serving in Italy. I think he was killed there, but I can't be sure. My father (Dick Hawkins) was in No.1 Commando and was a great friend of George's. I would like to repatriate the letters with any relatives that are interested. Can anyone help?

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Hi and welcome to the CVA

George Eden was in No.9 Commando and was killed in action on the 19th March 1944 in Italy. Sadly he has no known grave but is remembered with honour on the Cassino War Memorial.

http://www.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/Commando+War+Graves+Memorials+and+Plaques/graves/Cassino+memorial/9+cdo+p1.jpg.html?g2_imageViewsIndex=1

http://www.commandoveterans.org/cdoGallery/v/Commando+War+Graves+Memorials+and+Plaques/graves/Cassino+memorial/

The CWGC has his details as:

In Memory of Rifleman GEORGE WILLIAM JOSEPH EDEN
6850527, King's Royal Rifle Corps and No. 9, Commando
who died age 22 on 19 March 1944
Son of James Thomas Eden and Mary Ann Eden, of Shoreditch, London.
Remembered with honour CASSINO MEMORIAL

Here is another link to a message about the Commandos who were killed during the action he took part in on the 19th March 1944:

http://www.commandoveterans.org/cdoForum/posts/list/1437.page

Should you have any pictures of George or indeed your father that you would like placed in our gallery please contact me direct. I will send you a private message re the letters you mention

Regards

Pete Rogers

Hello

Could someone perhaps send me a message regarding George Eden. I think he may be the George Eden we have been looking for. My grandfathers brother, my dad's uncle!

It would be great to hear from someone.

Kindest Regards

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6850527 Rifleman GEORGE WILLIAM JOSEPH EDEN King's Royal Rifle Corps & 9 Commando
21st August 1921 Shoreditch, London - 19 March 1944 Italy

Parents:
James Thomas Eden 1886
Mary Ann E. Eden (nee Compton) 1887
Residing at 52 Regent Road, Shoreditch, London in 1939

His brothers and sister :

James Eden 1907
Frederick James 1909
William J 1912
John T. 1914
Richard T. 1916
Edward A. 1918
Mary A.J. 1920
George W.J. 1921
Edwin C.C. 1923
Leonard G. 1925

Loulou wrote:Hello

Could someone perhaps send me a message regarding George Eden. I think he may be the George Eden we have been looking for. My grandfathers brother, my dad's uncle!

It would be great to hear from someone.

Kindest Regards

Hi Loulou,
Welcome to the Website.
Hopefully we can help you or at least point you in the right direction...
What is it you want to know about George Eden?
And what do you know already - this might help us help you...

Nick