Rifleman Reginald Francis Joyce King's Royal Rifle Corps

Hi all,

can anyone help me solve this?... Why was Reginald Francis Joyce, see details below buried in Prague War Cemetery and how did he die? It states that he died on 11 July 1942 but in what circumstances? He doesn't appear to be a POW from the official lists so why did he end up being buried in Prague? It's all a mystery to me at the moment but one I would like to solve.

All help would be very much appreciated. Many thanks.

JOYCE, REGINALD FRANCIS

Rank:

Rifleman

Service No:

6848223

Date of Death:

11/07/1942

Age:

24

Regiment/Service:

King's Royal Rifle Corps



9th (1st Bn. The Rangers) Bn.

Grave Reference

II. D. 12.

Cemetery

PRAGUE WAR CEMETERY

Additional Information:
Son of William Henry and Rosie Emma Joyce, of Thames Ditton, Surrey.

He attended Emanuel School between 1929 and 1934.

 

Hello

from CWGC re Prague Cemetery

The graves were brought into the cemetery from 73 small cemeteries scattered all over the Czech Republic. Many of those buried here died as Prisoners of War.

 

Many thanks as always. Still a mystery...I don't understand why he doesn't appear in POW lists?