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In the Books of Remembrance
Commemorated on:
Page 227 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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CATANIA WAR CEMETERY Italy
CATANIA WAR CEMETERY lies on the coastal plain in the Contrada Bicocca about 7 kilometres south-west of Catania. From Catania Airport follow the Tangenziale (main road) towards the A19 (in the direction of Palermo). Before reaching the A19, the CATANIA WAR CEMETERY is signposted.
The cemetery is permanently open and may be visited outside the working hours of the local gardening staff, but will be unmanned.
The local gardening staff working hours are as follows:
From first Monday in April:
Monday to Thursday: 07.30 to 12.00 and 13.00 to 16.45
Friday: 07.30 to 12.00 and 13.00 to 15.30
From first Monday in October:
Monday to Thursday: 08.00 to 12.00 and 13.00 to 16.00
Friday: 08.00 to 12.00 and 13.00 to 15.00
For more information, visit Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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