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Person: Lander, John
Name Lander, John
Description A British Army officer who was Company Commander of the 21st Independent Parachute Company (Pathfinders) during WW2 and developed methods to mark drop zones and landing zones ahead of the main force's arrival. He died during Operation Husky in Sicily, aged 47 years old.
Lived Born 1896, Died 13 Jul 1943
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Name By Air to Battle. The official account of the British Airborne Divisions
Category Action in the Air
Issued By Ministry Of Information
Issued For Air Ministry
Published Oct/1945