6401983 Sjt. Gerald Francis BOXWELL, MiD, 4th Bn. Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment: 12/04/1944

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    Army Number: 6401983
    Rank: Serjeant
    Name: Gerald Francis BOXWELL, MiD
    Unit: Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment


    London Gazette : 5 April 1945
    https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37015/supplement/1816/data.pdf
    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Burma and on the Eastern Frontier of India: —
    R.W.K.
    6401983 Sergt. G. F. Boxwell. (Killed in action.)
     
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    Casualty Details | CWGC
    SERJEANT GERALD FRANCIS BOXWELL
    Service Number: 6401983
    Regiment & Unit/Ship: 4th Bn. Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment
    Date of Death: 12 April 1944
    Age 25 years old
    Buried or commemorated at KOHIMA WAR CEMETERY
    Grave Reference: 8. F. 7.
    Location: India
    Additional Info: Son of William and Lilian Boxwell, of Orpington, Kent.
    Personal Inscription: WITHIN OUR QUIET REMEMBERING HEARTS HE LIVES AND SMILES AT US AGAIN
     

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