9 March 1945 Loss of Robert M Rowland

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Loss of Robert M Rowland

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During the night of the 8th of March and morning of the 9th German forces left Jersey and attacked and held Granville Harbour. The mission was to capture supplies which caught the allied forces by surprise. The Battle cost the lives of allied personnel.

More information on this battle here https://www.jerseybunkertours.com/granville-raid

Robert M Rowland
Storekeeper Second Class
United States Naval Reserve
Service #4471260

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