Kirkham Robert McGovan Gunner 1469976
From 70 Brigade
Personnel Entry
Name Kirkham Robert McGovan
Army number 1469976
Rank Gunner
Decorations
Date of birth
Age 22
Unit Enlisted in the Royal Artillery. Posted to 125th Field Regiment, Royal Artillery. Converted to 125th Anti-Tank Regiment, Royal Artillery. Died as a PoW.
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 12/9/1944.
Home address Son of Isabella Kirkham of Paisley, Renfrewshire. Commemorated on the Singapore Memorial – Column 23.
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