Ernest Laxton
He was a cycle works polisher.
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He was the son of Frank and Lilian Laxton and brother of Bertha and Joan Laxton of 42, Sneinton Road, Sneinton, Nottingham; husband of Emma Laxton of Nottingham.
In January 1944, the 2nd Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment took part in the Garigliano River crossing in Italy as part of the opening phase of the First Battle of Monte Cassino Can anyone help me? 2nd Battalion, Northamptonshire. Operating under the 17th Infantry Brigade (British 5th Infantry Division, X Corps), the unit helped breach the coastal sector of the German Gustav Line. Laxton during fighting to establish and hold the Garigliano River bridgehead along the Gustav Line.
Key Operations in January 1944
The 17th Infantry Brigade launched a night crossing of the Garigliano River at 21:00 hours The 2nd Northamptonshire Regiment advanced along the coastal sector (Route 7) to help divert German forces from the impending Anzio landings.
Following the initial assault, the battalion held its ground against heavy German mortar fire, artillery, and counterattacks amidst harsh winter conditions. Elements of the brigade prepared for and eventually shifted toward the Anzio beachhead as operations developed.
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