2Lt Lewis Denner Army of Burma Reserve of Officers - Died 2 June 1942

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  1. brimacombe

    brimacombe Active Member

    Good morning all!

    Another war memorial individual – Lewis Denner. Once again, I’ve been able to piece together a fairly comprehensive back story regarding his pre-war life, and have also put together some detail regarding his brief war-time career, but would be grateful for anything anyone else can add.

    Here’s what I know regarding his military service…

    Born in 1899, Lewis Denner was conscripted in 1917 (Devonshire Regt.), though heart irregularities during training led to him being confined to home service only.

    Finding employment with Rowe and Co. Ltd in 1919 he was appointed to their colonial department store in Rangoon, where he arrived in late 1920.

    Received commission (2nd Lt) into Army of Burma Reserve of Officers on 23 March 1942 and died of heart failure on 2 June 1942. Buried Calcutta (Bhowanipore) Cemetery.

    Thanks so much everyone.
     
    brimacombe, Jul 22, 2020
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  2. dbf

    dbf Moderatrix MOD

    For the record, CWGC details.
    Casualty Details | CWGC
    Name and Rank: SECOND LIEUTENANT L DENNER
    Regiment & Unit/Ship: Army in Burma Reserve of Officers
    Date of Death: Died Between 02 June 1942 and 30 June 1942
    Age 42 years old
    Buried or commemorated at CALCUTTA (BHOWANIPORE) CEMETERY, KOLKATA
    Plot H. Grave 25.
    India
    Country of Service: United Kingdom
    Additional Info: Son of Janetta Denner, of Holsworthy, Devon.
    Personal Inscription: TO LIVE IN HEARTS WE LEAVE BEHIND IS NOT TO DIE
     
    dbf, Jul 22, 2020
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