Death of Gunner in Tunisian

Discussion in 'Royal Artillery' started by Dave Phillips, Jun 1, 2023.

  1. Dave Phillips

    Dave Phillips Junior Member

    Can anybody help with the cause of death of this man?
    Gunner 1142915 Ralph Stanley Batham
    172 Field Regiment, Royal Artillery
    Died 18 August 1943. Aged 27
    Buried Massicault War Cemetery, Tunisia Plot VI Row K Plot 7

    I am aware of bombing and loading of landmine accident at the time and place.
    8 men of 172 Field Regiment died that day and two more the next day.

    Any help appreciated.

    Dave
     
  2. Guy Hudson

    Guy Hudson Looker-upper

    Casualty card, 'Killed Enemy Action' implies bombing.
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    other !72 Field Regiment R.A. Killed and wounded 18th August 1943

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  3. Dave Phillips

    Dave Phillips Junior Member

  4. Guy Hudson

    Guy Hudson Looker-upper

    The casaulty card states 'Killed Enemy action' rather than 'Killed in action'
     
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  5. Dave Phillips

    Dave Phillips Junior Member

    Thanks Guy
    Misread that!
     

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