1571497 Gunner Robert McCollester,

107 (South Nottinghamshire Hussars) Regiment, Royal Horse Artillery.

Killed in action 20 December 1944.

The Burnley Express of 5 January 1945 reported: -

Killed in Action

Mrs. J. McCollester, of 19, Griffin Street, Burnley, has been notified that her husband, Gnr. Robert McCollester, has been killed in action in Western Europe. He was aged 24. Gnr. McCollester, who joined the R.A. in July, 1940, was formerly employed at Ilex Mill, Rawtenstall. His parents live at 74, Hardman Avenue, Rawtenstall.

Buried in Sittard War Cemetery, Holland.

Aged 24, the son of Robert and Rose Ellen McCollester; husband of Ivy McCollester, of Burnley, Lancashire.