Albert Edward BIRKINSHAW [1915-1944]

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Names
Given
Albert Edward
Family
Birkinshaw
Sex
Male
Status
Deceased
Born
Date
(Day & Month are approximate.)
Died
Date
Died in (country)
Japan

Albert Edward Birkinshaw was a Lance Bombardier in the Royal Artillery and served in the 12th Coast Regiment. He was interned in Argyle Street Camp and later transferred to Osaka No. 3 (Oeyama) Camp, Japan. He died on 20 December 1944. Age 29 years old.

Albert Edward Birkinshaw is buried/commemorated at Yokohama War Cemetery. 

Source

  1. Tse Dickuan's list of POWs: https://gwulo.com/media/20636
  2. Hong Kong War Diary: http://www.hongkongwardiary.com/searchgarrison/royalartillery.html#_ftnref58
  3. Commonwealth War Graves Commission: https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/2207627/albert-edward-birkinshaw/
  4. Find A Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/12970355/albert-edward-birkinshaw

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