Lawson Edward Gunner 946611
Personnel Entry
Name Lawson Edward
Army number 946611
Rank Gunner
Decorations
Date of birth
Age
Unit Enlisted in 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 No family information as yet.
Source table
There are two soldiers named Edward Lawson on the list of Far East PoWs. It is assumed that the one identified above is the correct man to be included here, as he has a Royal Artillery Regimental Number. This identity needs to be confirmed.
