Basic Details
Surname
Greig
Forenames
John Philip
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
War
Second World War (1939-1945)
Served or died
Died
Notes
Harper House 1925-1930
Civilian
JOHN PHILIP GREIG
Regiment & Unit/Ship
Civilian War Dead
Date of Death
Died 05 July 1942
Age 31 years old
Buried or commemorated at
S.S. AVILA STAR
Civilian War Dead
Country of Service
United Kingdom
Additional Info
of War Coppice House, Caterham, Surrey. Son of Stuart D. and Eveline Greig.
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Unit (Primary - Stated)
On way home to join up
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
Civilian
Death and Burial details
Country of death
Azores
Year of death
1940
Month of death
July
Manner of death as stated
Returning home to join up he lost his life when his ship was torpedoed
Manner of death reference
Other