| Surname: | Schafer |
| Initials: | E W |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | 7687570 |
| Notes: | CMP. He was born and resided in London N and enlisted in CMP. 245 (Beach) Pro Coy. Unit War Diary 245 HQ Pro Coy, WO 1713390. 8/6/44 07.00 Hrs. L/Cpl Thompson and Shafer killed by bomb. Casualty List 1483/14, North West Europe, killed in action, 6/6/1944. Casualty List 1494/46, North West Europe, Died of Wounds, rank U/L/Cpl. Casualty List 1540/57, casualties to the following Soldier whose name appeared on previous list with date of casualty incorrectly reported, occurred on date shown, previous List 1494/46, 8/6/1944. 5/10/49 He was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal. Address:- Mrs. G V Prate, 11 Tollington Place, Tollington Park, London N 4. Inscription on gravestone: My whole heart rises up to bless thy name in pride and thankfulness. Ernest William Schafer. |
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| Date of Death: | June 8, 1944 |
| Company: | 245 PRO COY |
| CWGC Link: | 2337497 |
| Cemetery: | HERMANVILLE WAR CEMETERY, FRANCE 🇫🇷 |
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