Caisley Charles Smailes Fusilier 4273542
Personnel Entry
Name Caisley Charles Smailes
Army number 4273542
Rank Fusilier
Decorations
Date of birth Date not yet known.
Age 23
Unit Enlisted in the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers. Posted to the 9th Battalion. DIED 12/9/1944 whilst a prisoner in Japanese hands.
Company/Battery Not yet known.
Platoon or other sub-unit
Task or role
Joined Brigade
Promotions
Wounded
Prisoner of War Yes - captured 15/2/1942 at Singapore.
Died/Killed in action DIED 12/9/1944 - cause of death not yet known.
Home address Son of Charles C and Mary Margaret Caisley of Craster, Northumberland. Commemorated on Column 46 of the Singapore Memorial.
Source table
Fusilier Caisley does not appear to be included on the Battalion Part II Orders of September 1945, listing the casualties in custody.
