Dear all, For an article in our magazine of the Historical Society of Lokeren (Belgium) we are looking for more information about a Belgian soldier who served in the South African army as a volunteer. Willem H. Van Den Broucke, born in Belgium, Lokeren on 12 dec 1912 and who was killed during WW2. What do we know: - He was immigrated at 1938 - Volunteer in 10 May 1940 - Gunner, service number 143957, 2nd Anti-Tank Regiment South African Artillery - In 1941 to the front in Libya - End of January 1942, prisoner of war by Italian - Shipped by transport to Italy and was bring to sink by British warship - Body find on the coast of Kerkennah in April 1942. Is there more information in some archives (war diaries) ? He received some decorations, which one ? Please anything that can help us is welcome. With best regards Andre De Munck
I do not have the subscription to access the full record, perhaps other members do or you can subscribe if you wish: Ancestry.com All Transvaal Province, South Africa, Estates Death Notice Index, 1855-1976 results for Van Den Broucke Name Death Year Willem Hendrik Van Den Broucke 1943 Gunner W H Van Den Broucke in the Global, Find A Grave Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current Name: Gunner W H Van Den Broucke Death Date: 15 Apr 1942 Cemetery: Alamein Memorial Burial or Cremation Place: El Alamein, Matruh, Egypt Has Bio?: N URL: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-... There are also reports in this link (site created by a member of this site) - The tragedy of the POWs killed at sea TD
try to contact the below South African Gunner | Gunners he is listed below Roll of Honour | Gunners VAN DEN BROUCKE, W H Rank: Gunner Service No: 143957 Date of Death: 15/04/1942 Age: 29 Regiment/Service: South African Artillery 2 Anti Tank Regt. Panel Reference: Column 117. Memorial: ALAMEIN MEMORIAL Additional Information: Son of Hendrik and Helena van den Broucke. regards Clive