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On 2 December 1943, in Bari, Italy, 105 German Ju-88 bombers attacked the quays where ships were being unloaded. Seventeen cargo ships loaded with 35,000 tonnes of goods were destroyed, and 800 sailors and civilians were killed by fires, explosions and mustard gas poisoning. The attack claimed the lives of 4 of the Lom's 32 crew members. Farries died of his injuries on the 3rd.
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Commemorated on:
Page 133 of the Merchant Navy Book of Remembrance.
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BARI WAR CEMETERY Italy
The BARI WAR CEMETERY lies south of Bari, in the rural locality of Carbonara in the Commune and Province of Bari.
It is reached from the town by proceeding south along the Taranto road (Route No.100) for about 8.5 kilometres. The turning to the right, leading to Carbonara di Bari, is taken and the Cemetery lies on the right about 1.5 kilometres further on.
From the North, take the exit to Bari North and continue on the Tangenziale in the direction of Brindisi. Take Exit No.12, Bari Carbonara, and continue into town. Proceed around the square in the direction of Triggiano. Follow this road across the traffic lights and the BARI WAR CEMETERY can be found on the left hand side.
From the South, follow the Tangenziale (main road) and exit at Carbonara Bari, then proceed as above.
For more information, visit Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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