Argenta Gap War Cemetery Explained

The Argenta War Cemetery is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission and is found in the Commune of Argenta, Ferrara, Italy. The town of Argenta is located two kilometres south.^[1]

The cemetery holds many soldiers killed in the battles of Argenta Gap and Lake Comacchio. The British authorities established the cemetery shortly after the end of World War II. There are 625 soldiers buried there.^[2]

Notable burials

• Arthur Banks GC (1923–1944)^[3]
• Tom Hunter (VC) (1923–1945)
• Anders Lassen VC, MC & Two Bars (1920–1945)

External links

• Commonwealth War Graves Commission

44.6341°N 11.8319°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Argenta Gap War Cemetery. Commonwealth War Graves Commission. 27 November 2024.
2. Book: Harder. Thomas. Special Forces Hero Anders Lassen VC MC*. 23 March 2021. Pen and Sword. 9781526787545. 334 .
3. Book: Brazier. Kevin. Gledhill. Tony. Tony Gledhill. The Complete George Cross A Full Chronological Record of All George Cross Holders. 24 October 2012. Pen & Sword Books. 9781781599884.