Soldier – Burdett K. – Drowned – P.O.W. – Japanese

October 1942

October 2nd 1942

K. Burdett  – Drowned – P.O.W. – Japanese

K. BURDETT, Gnr., 117, Tickhill Street, Denaby, October 1st-2nd, 1942—Far East, drowned while being transferred to new camp by Japanese.

From C.W.G.C.

Gunner KENNETH BURDETT
Service Number: 4613293
Regiment & Unit/Ship Royal Artillery 8 Coast Regt.

Date of Death Died Between 01 October 1942 and 02 October 1942

Age 26 years old

Buried or commemorated at SAI WAN MEMORIAL Column 3. China, (including Hong Kong)

Additional Info
Son of William and Edith Maud Burdett. His brother Frank also fell.