Forces War Records - the archive reference was from 'Ron Bridge's Collection' under the collection of 'British and Imperial Prisoners of War held by the Japanese WWII FEPOW'
Name: Gilbert Easthope Budden
DOB: 4th February 1919
Nationality: British
Date of death: 11th October 1942
Date of Capture: 25th December 1941
Rank: Corporal
POW Camp: Shamshuipo
Service Number: 2965
Duty Location: Hong Kong
Next of Kin: Parents: Henry E. (Shamshuipo) & Maggie Budden (Stanley)
Service: British Army
Primary Unit: Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps
Commerorated: Stanley
Campaign Medals: 1) War Medal (1939-1945) 2) 1939-45 Star
A European lad, Gilbert Budden, was injured on Saturday afternoon when a motor-cycle combination driven by Mr. W.A. Buckingham and in the side car of which he was travelling, overturned on the round-the-Island road.
The incident occurred while the machine was turning a bend some 600 yards from the Repulse Bay Hotel and approaching the Shaukiwan Road. As the machine overturned, both Mr. Buckingham, and the lad were thrown from their seats.
The latter suffered injuries which necessitated his being taken to the Victoria Hospital by Mr. Buckingham. A police report states he is not in a serious condition.
Mr. Buckingham, who is employed at the Royal Naval Yard, has reported the accident to the police."
A motor accident, which resulted in injuries being sustained by a boy named Gilbert Budden, occurred on the Island Road at 2.30 o'clock on Saturday afternoon.
The motor cycle, a combination, was being driven by Mr. W.A. Buckingham, of the Royal Naval Dockyard. When rounding a bend about 600 yards distant from Repulse Bay Hotel, the cycle overturned, throwing Master Budden out of the side car.
The lad received slight injuries to his head, and was taken to Victoria Hospital for treatment. His condition is not serious."
Little bit puzzling as to the actual accident locus. “600 yards from the Repulse Bay Hotel and approaching the Shaukiwan Road.” Would this be on Repulse Bay Rd heading towards Stanley?
Good point Tideswell27. I must admit I didn't look into the details of the accident location at the time but I think you're right. The following is a map from 1928 for the area and I think it's probably at the centre of the circled area or thereabouts from the newspaper reports.
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Gilbert's baptism on 13 March
Gilbert's baptism on 13 March 1919 is mentioned in the St. John's Cathedral records for 1919.
Gildbert Easthorpe Budden 4 February 1919 - 1942
Commonwealth War Graves Commission Records
Corporal Gilbert Easthorpe Budden Hong Kong Defence Corps died 11 October 1942
Son of Henry Easthorpe Budden and Maggie Budden of Cosham Hampshire
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15287318
Prisoners of War Cards gives date of birth 11 October 1917
Headstone 4 January 1919
National Archives Prisoners of War 1715 - 1945 Reference CO 980/138 records him as having been on board the Lisbon Maru
Forces War Records - the
Forces War Records - the archive reference was from 'Ron Bridge's Collection' under the collection of 'British and Imperial Prisoners of War held by the Japanese WWII FEPOW'
Name: Gilbert Easthope Budden
DOB: 4th February 1919
Nationality: British
Date of death: 11th October 1942
Date of Capture: 25th December 1941
Rank: Corporal
POW Camp: Shamshuipo
Service Number: 2965
Duty Location: Hong Kong
Next of Kin: Parents: Henry E. (Shamshuipo) & Maggie Budden (Stanley)
Service: British Army
Primary Unit: Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps
Commerorated: Stanley
Campaign Medals: 1) War Medal (1939-1945) 2) 1939-45 Star
"MOTOR CYCLING MISHAP…
"MOTOR CYCLING MISHAP.
EUROPEAN LAD RECEIVES INJURIES.
A European lad, Gilbert Budden, was injured on Saturday afternoon when a motor-cycle combination driven by Mr. W.A. Buckingham and in the side car of which he was travelling, overturned on the round-the-Island road.
The incident occurred while the machine was turning a bend some 600 yards from the Repulse Bay Hotel and approaching the Shaukiwan Road. As the machine overturned, both Mr. Buckingham, and the lad were thrown from their seats.
The latter suffered injuries which necessitated his being taken to the Victoria Hospital by Mr. Buckingham. A police report states he is not in a serious condition.
Mr. Buckingham, who is employed at the Royal Naval Yard, has reported the accident to the police."
Source: The Hong Kong Telegraph, page 1, 11th May 1931
"EUROPEAN THROWN OUT OF SIDE-CAR.
Accident to Boy Near Repulse Bay.
TAKEN TO HOSPITAL.
A motor accident, which resulted in injuries being sustained by a boy named Gilbert Budden, occurred on the Island Road at 2.30 o'clock on Saturday afternoon.
The motor cycle, a combination, was being driven by Mr. W.A. Buckingham, of the Royal Naval Dockyard. When rounding a bend about 600 yards distant from Repulse Bay Hotel, the cycle overturned, throwing Master Budden out of the side car.
The lad received slight injuries to his head, and was taken to Victoria Hospital for treatment. His condition is not serious."
Source: The China Mail, page 1, 11th May 1931
Traffic Accident
Little bit puzzling as to the actual accident locus. “600 yards from the Repulse Bay Hotel and approaching the Shaukiwan Road.” Would this be on Repulse Bay Rd heading towards Stanley?
Good point Tideswell27. I…
Good point Tideswell27. I must admit I didn't look into the details of the accident location at the time but I think you're right. The following is a map from 1928 for the area and I think it's probably at the centre of the circled area or thereabouts from the newspaper reports.
Source: HK Maps or https://www.hkmaps.hk/map.html?1928
I’m thinking the Shaukiwan Road was a misnomer. It probably meant the road from Wong Nai Chung Gap Road. Shaukiwan Road is nowhere near.