Basic Details
Surname
Lawrence
Forenames
E H
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Eustace Henry
Served or died
Died
Notes
All extra information is has been provided by the College Archivist (see References) in response to an enquiry from the IWM, including this biographical detail: '(1932) Born 24 April 1913, Albion House, High Street, Knaresborough, Yorkshire; son of Edmund William Lawrence, Master Chemist, and Elizabeth Richmond. Subject(s): History/Archaeology and Anthropology; BA 1935. Tutor(s): E A Benians. Educ: Pocklington School. Career: Burmah Oil Company 1935–1939; Captain, 1st Burma Rifles; ADC to General Bruce Scott; Commandant of Camp, Upper Burma 1939–1942. Died 1 May 1942 (killed in action).' CWHC clarifies his regiment details and says he is also commemorated on the Rangoon Memorial.
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Burma (Myanmar)
Year of death
1942
Month of death
May
Day of death
1
Age at death
29
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action