April 4, 1944: On this date, British Jedburgh wireless operator John Austin was executed. Part of team DUDLEY who had worked to organize Dutch resistance elements in support of MARKET GARDEN, he was captured, sent to Zwolle Prison, and executed at age 21.
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Sergeant John Austin, wireless operator with Jedburgh team DUDLEY: Netherlands 1944
Whilst serving with the Royal Berkshire Regiment John Austin volunteered to join the Jedburgh Teams (Jed’s) which were formed to operate in various occupied countries to assist local resistan…
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