Ernest Edward Burston
Memorial: Kingswood - Holy Trinity Church
Regiment: Hampshire Regiment
Medals: 1939–45 Star, War Medal 1939–1945
Rank and number: Private
Parents: Bert and Mabel Kate
Home address: Parents: Bedminster, Bristol Ernest: 44 Meadowvale, Kingswood
Pre-war occupation: Wood Machinist
Date of birth: 14/10/1924
Date of death: 02/08/1944
Buried/Commemorated at: Buried at Hottot-Les-Bagues War Cemetery (Ref. VII. C. 9.), Calvados, France
Age: 19
Further information:
Ernest Edward Burston served with the 7th Battalion, Hampshire Regiment.
On 22nd June 1944, the 7th Hampshires landed on the Normandy beaches and during the month of July took part in the general operation for the breakout from Normandy, Operation Bluecoat, during which they faced severe opposition and suffered many casualties. Ernest was killed in action during the advance towards Mont Pincon. He was initially buried at Longraye in France before being reburied in the Military Cemetery.
By kind permission, this information is based on the following source(s):
This information has been provided by Sarah Hands, Volunteer Researcher for the South Gloucestershire War Memorials Web Site.
By kind permission, this information is based on the following source(s):
https://www.cwgc.org/
https://www.findmypast.co.uk/
https://www.forces-war-records.co.uk/
https://www.royalhampshireregiment.org/about-the-museum/timeline/7th-battalion-north-west-europe/