Just for info in case anyone is researching this man. SHAW, THOMAS Died in a cookhouse fire at ALMAZA, CAIRO, EGYPT. Details from the war diary posted here. Relevant extracts: January 29th 1943. A fire, the definite origin of which is not yet established, started in the cookhouse today. The cookhouse was completely destroyed and several men were burnt, four seriously, and were taken to hospital. Feb 1st. 1943. Regimental signal scheme along the SUEZ ROAD. Gnr. Shaw, who was burnt in the fire, died as a result of his burns and was buried at the Military Cemetary, Heliopolis.
