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In Memory of
O'COFFEY, PATRICK FRANCIS, P F
Lance Corporal, M/15971
Loyal Edmonton Regiment, R.C.I.C.
who died 22 age
on the 28th of July 1943

Remembered with honour
AGIRA WAR CEMETERY, SICILY


Born on 30 September 1920 in Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta.
Patrick lived in Fort Mc Murray, Alberta with his parents.
He was the youngest of four brothers.
Patrick enlisted on 23 September 1939 in Edmonton.
During his stay in England he was part of Force III during Operation Gauntlet,
the Spitzbergen Raid which took place in August/September 1941.

Patrick was killed during the attack on Cemetery Hill in Agira. Here is a part of the Loyal Eddies' war diary of that attack:
"B and D-Coys of the Loyal Eddies attacked Cemetery Hill but were met with heavy opposition encountered by both Companies. The enemy were in possession of mortars, machine guns, rifle grenades and hand grenades. Close counter fighting ensued and it was not until the enemy were engaged with the bayonet that the situation began to clarify itself. Heavy fightings resulted in the complete capure of the hill.
Major William Gledstanes Bury, OC of D-Coy was killed by mortar fire and three officers, Captain Gilchrist and Lieutenants Turner and Saville were wounded.
A-Coy were engaging at close range at Monte Caprilzza and covering the road approaching from the east towards Agira. The Regiment were then ordered to hold ground."
Patrick was initally buried near Cemetery Hill in Agira and later reburied at Agira Canadian War Cemetery.


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Name: O'coffey, Patrick Francis, P F
Rank: Lance Corporal
Service: M/15971
Unit Text:
Regiment: Loyal Edmonton Regiment, R.C.I.C.
Date of Death: 28/07/1943
Age: 22
Grave Reference: C. A. 265
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