Name of WW2 hero to be added to memorial

The name of a soldier who was killed during the Second World War is to be added to a memorial.

Captain Lionel Queripel VC, from Winterborne Monkton in Dorset, died during the Battle of Arnhem in 1944, aged 24.

He was awarded the Victoria Cross posthumously, following a number of years serving in the Parachute Regiment.

An additional plaque with his title will be attached to Dorchester War Memorial.

Mr Queripel attended Marlborough College before entering the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, in January 1939.

He was commissioned to the Royal Sussex Regiment shortly after the Second World War started, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS).

During the Battle of Arnhem, he carried a wounded soldier to a first aid post, despite having injuries himself.

He also later ordered his men to withdraw in the face of heavy gun and shellfire, staying behind with a pistol and a few hand grenades to cover their retreat.

Following his death, his citation read: “During the whole of a period of nine hours of confused and bitter fighting Captain Queripel displayed the highest standard of gallantry under most difficult and trying circumstances.

"His courage, leadership and devotion to duty were magnificent, and an inspiration to all.

"This officer is officially reported to be wounded and missing.”

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