Reconnaissance Corps, R.A.C. 5th Bn

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  1. armagh

    armagh Junior Member

    Researching Essex G.E Name on a grave marker in St Mark's Graveyard Armagh Looking information on soldier and details on his death Can any one help?
    Geo Armagh

    ESSEX, G E


    Rank: Private

    Service No: 6919243

    Date of Death: 28/05/1941

    Age: 29

    Regiment/Service: Reconnaissance Corps, R.A.C. 5th Bn.
     
  2. Recce_Mitch

    Recce_Mitch Very Senior Member

    Private G E ESSEX
    6919243
    Who died age 29 on 28 May 1941 DOAS - Carrier overturned
    Husband of Frances Edith Essex, of Kidbrooke, London.
    ARMAGH (ST. MARK) CHURCH OF IRELAND CHURCHYARD New ground. Row 3. Grave 3

    DOAS - Died on Active Service

    Cheers
    Paul
     
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  3. armagh

    armagh Junior Member

    Thanks Mitch Any details on where his Carrier overturned? There is no info in local papers.
    Geo
     
  4. harkness

    harkness Well-Known Member

  5. armagh

    armagh Junior Member

    Thanks harkness Any idea where the accident happened ?
     
  6. Recce_Mitch

    Recce_Mitch Very Senior Member

    When I have the 5th Bn War Diary I will check. It will take a few months as I can only afford a couple of files at a time.

    Cheers
    Paul
     
  7. armagh

    armagh Junior Member

    Thanks Recce Mitch
     

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