Briton Simon Gunner 4450324
From 70 Brigade
Personnel Entry
Name Briton Simon
Army number 4450324
Rank Gunner
Decorations
Date of birth 25/11/1917.
Age
Unit Enlisted in the Durham Light Infantry - posted 7th Battalion. Transferred to Anti-Aircraft Battalion Royal Engineers, on conversion, 9/12/1936. Transferred to the Royal Artillery. Posted to 125th Field Regiment, Royal Artillery. Converted to 125th Anti-Tank Regiment, Royal Artillery. Taken Prisoner. Recovered from Japanese PoW Camp.
Company/Battery
Platoon or other sub-unit
Task or role
Joined Brigade
Promotions
Wounded
Prisoner of War Yes. Captured Singapore 15/2/1942.
Died/Killed in action
Home address 22, Rackley Way, Whitburn, Sunderland.
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