Walker Kingswood Eccles - Royal Artillery

Discussion in 'Burma & India' started by David Winterbottom, Oct 3, 2017.

  1. David Winterbottom

    David Winterbottom Junior Member

    Hi all

    I am researching information on Walker Kingswood Eccles 1794484 of Oldham a Gunner serving in the Royal Artillery, 236 Bty, 78th Light AA Regt, who was killed in action on 14th October 1942 and is buried in Ranchi War cemetery.

    Could anyone advise what may have been going on around the time of his death please or any other information please

    Many thanks
     
    David Winterbottom, Oct 3, 2017
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  2. Guy Hudson

    Guy Hudson Looker-upper

    David,
    His casualty card lists gastroenteritis as cause of death.

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    Guy Hudson, Oct 3, 2017
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  3. lionboxer

    lionboxer Member

    Ranchi was a large administrative and training area in Bihar State.
     
    lionboxer, Oct 3, 2017
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  4. David Winterbottom

    David Winterbottom Junior Member

    Guy Hudson & Lionboxer - Thank you both for your information, it is much appreciated. Other than getting his Service record could you advise any other sources where I might gain further information please?
     
    David Winterbottom, Oct 4, 2017
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