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BIBB, Private, ALFRED GEORGE, T/261138. 'Z' Combined Motor Transport Depot. Royal Army Service Corps. 14th February 1942. Age 37. Husband of Elizabeth Bibb, of Upper Holloway, London. Column 101.

 

BIBBY, Private, ARTHUR JAMES, 1572468. Royal Army Ordnance Corps. 15th February 1942. Age 22. Son of Arthur Albert and Alice Bibby, of Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. Column 108.

 

BIBEAU, Warrant Officer Class II, JOSEPH WILLIE YVON, R/135134. 5 (R.A.F.) Sqdn. Royal Canadian Air Force. 20th May 1944. Son of Lorenzo and Blanche A. Bibeau, of Montreal, Province of Quebec, Canada. Column 444.

 

BICKERTON, Gunner, ROBERT, 843557. 9 Coast Regt. Royal Artillery. 5th March 1943. Age 26. Column 13.

 

BICKLEY, Aircraftman 1st Class, GEOFFREY ARTHUR, 1003848. 211 Sqdn. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. 8th November 1944. Age 29. Son of Arthur Genders Bickley, and of Rose Bickley, of Kettering, Northamptonshire. Column 439.

 

BICKNELL, Warrant Officer Class I, JAMES, R/115272. 31 (R.A.F.) Sqdn. Royal Canadian Air Force. 5th July 1944. Column 444.

 

BIDHI CHAND, Havildar, 6420. 3rd Bn. 17th Dogra Regiment. Prisoner of War, died in captivity 15th February 1942. Son of Badan Singh and Gita; husband of Kishen Devi, of Mehra, Kangra, India. Column 275.

 

BIDHI CHAND, Sepoy, 13158. 3rd Bn. 17th Dogra Regiment. Missing 15th February 1942. Son of Phina and Jukhi, of Kharian, Kangra, India. Column 278.

 

BIDHI SINGH, Havildar, 5939. 3rd Bn. 17th Dogra Regiment. Prisoner of War, died in captivity 15th February 1942. Son of Bachittar Singh and Paro, of Bhanguri, Gurdaspur, India; husband of Kesro, of Bhanguri. Column 275.

 

BIDHI SINGH, Sepoy, 4585. 3rd Bn. 17th Dogra Regiment. Prisoner of War, died in captivity 15th February 1942. Son of Partapu and Ram Devi, of Kuthara, Kangra, India; husband of Brahmi, of Kuthara. Column 278.

 

BIDHI SINGH, Sepoy, 11121. 3rd Bn. 16th Punjab Regiment. 12th December 1941. Son of Puran and Achhre, of Naral, Kangra, India; husband of Manso. Column 268.

 

BIDHI SINGH, Sepoy, 18745. 1st Bn. 14th Punjab Regiment. Missing 15th February 1942. Son of Gurdit Singh and Gulab Devi, of Changarman, Hoshiarpur, India; husband of Kushalia Devi, of Changarman. Column 247.

 

BIDHI SINGH, Naik, 12127. 6th Bn. 14th Punjab Regiment. 8th November 1943. Son of Hari Singh and Daropdi, of Chadhiar, Kangra, India; husband of Mansa Devi, of Chadhiar. Column 244.

 

BIDIN BIN ARSHAD, Private, 1010. Malay Regiment. Missing 1st - 30th November 1942. Husband of Achik binti Baba, of Guru Besar, Masjid Tanah, Malacca. Column 387.

 

BIDMEAD, Private, ARTHUR HENRY, 5573318. 4th Bn. Royal Norfolk Regiment. 12th February 1942. Age 22. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Edward Bidmead, of Stapleton, Bristol. Column 49.

 

BIDYA SING KANDIYAL, Cook, 1028. 5th Bn. 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles. Prisoner of War, died in captivity 15th February 1942. Son of Chaita Sing and Gaitra, of Maletha, Garhwal, India. Column 302.

 

BIELBY, Private, HORACE CANUTE, NX40515. A.I.F. 2/18 Bn. Australian Infantry. 8th February 1942. Age 24. Son of Horace Canute Bielby and May Lilian Bielby, of Bondi, New South Wales, Australia. Column 119.

 

BIGGS, Lance Corporal, EDWARD CORNELIUS, 5951821. 5th Bn. Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment. 12th September 1944. Age 24. Son of Edward Elias and Ellen Biggs, of Buntingford, Hertfordshire. Column 62.

 

BIGGS, Sergeant, SIDNEY CHARLES, 1164957. 11 Sqdn. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. 19th March 1945. Age 24. Son of Charles Daniel and Alice Biggs, of Hardwicke, Gloucestershire. Column 451.

 

BIGLEY, Serjeant, JOHN HENRY, 4968257. 1/5th Bn. Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment). 14th September 1944. Age 37. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bigley, of Newcastle-on-Tyne; husband of J. D. Bigley, of Wimbledon, Surrey. Column 69.

 

BIGRAIL SING RAWAT, Rifleman, 8502. 5th Bn. 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles. Prisoner of War, died in captivity 15th February 1942. Son of Lutha Sing and Padma, of Sagwari, Garhwal, India; husband of Pawatri, of Sagwari. Column 291.

 

BIHARI LAL, Naik, 13415. 4th Bn. 9th Jat Regiment. Missing 15th February 1942. Son of Gopal Ram and Sarian, of Chadwas, Jind, India. Column 210.

 

BIHARI LAL, Naik, 15976. 4th Bn. 9th Jat Regiment. Missing 15th February 1942. Son of Bhagwana Ram and Sirian, of Chandwas, Jind, India; husband of Ram Kaur, of Chandwas. Column 210.

 

BIHARI SINGH, Sepoy, 5649. 2nd Bn. 15th Punjab Regiment. 16th May 1942. Son of Hira Singh and Bhaga, of Badli, Rohtak, India; husband of Lachhmi, of Badli. Column 261.

 

BIJAI, Sepoy, 12369. 4th Bn. 19th Hyderabad Regiment. 27th December 1941. Son of Makiyyah and Lingaman, of Secunderabad, Hyderabad, India. Column 304.

 

BIJAI SINGH, Rifleman, 22167. 7th Bn. 6th Rajputana Rifles. Missing 15th February 1942. Son of Modan and Andoo, of Siyandon, Jodhpur, India. Column 195.

 

BIJE BAHADUR SINGH, Sowar, A/6832. 3rd Cavalry, I.A.C.. Missing 1st January - 31st December 1942. Husband of Beti, of Harchand Pur. Mainpuri, India. Column 144.

 

BIJE SING SAJWAN, Rifleman, 7168. 2nd Bn. 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles. Prisoner of War, died in captivity 15th February 1942. Son of Rup Sing and Rajmati Debi, of Chameli, Garhwal, India; husband of Maheshwari Debi, of Chameli. Column 291.

 

BIJE SINGH, Naik, 9874. 5th Bn. 14th Punjab Regiment. 16th May 1945. Son of Kor Singh and Kesri, of Bara, Mirpur Chowk, Kashmir; husband of Parkashi, of Bara. Column 244.

 

BIJE SINGH, Sepoy, 5092. 2nd Bn. 17th Dogra Regiment. 27th June 1945. Son of Karam Singh, of Chityari, Riasi, Kashmir; husband of Maltu, of Chityari. Column 278.

 

BIJE SINGH, Rifleman, 36103. 5th Bn. 6th Rajputana Rifles. 29th October 1945. Son of Sadul Singh and Inder Kaur, of Nangwara, Jodhpur, India. Column 195.

 

BIJE SINGH, Sepoy, 42034. 5th Bn. 9th Jat Regiment. 9th December 1945. Son of Subh Ram, of Bas, Hissar, India. Column 213.

 

BIJOY KRISHNA KAVIRAJ, Havildar Clerk, H/9254. Indian Hospital Corps. Prisoner of War, died in captivity 15th February 1942. Son of Rajendra Krishna Kaviraj, of Calcutta, India. Column 341.

 

BIKAR SINGH, Sepoy, 8450. Sadiq Bn., 1st. Bahawalpur Infantry. 1st July 1944. Son of Kehar Singh, of Ghulian, Bahawalpur, Pakistan. Column 367.

 

BIKRAMA SINGH, Sepoy, 3524. Kapurthala Jagatjit Infantry. Missing 15th February 1942. Son of Teja Singh, of Dhapai, Kapurthala, India; husband of Pritam Kaur, of Dhapai. Column 377.

 

BILAUR KHAN, Pioneer, 602247. 1573 Coy. Indian Pioneer Corps. 8th July 1945. Son of Azad Khan and Dana Begum, of Darayagali, Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Column 363.

 

BILES, Gunner, WILLIAM HENRY, 1086959. 80 Anti-Tank Regt. Royal Artillery. 20th December 1941. Age 31. Son of Mr. and Mrs. George Biles; husband of Ellen Mary Biles, of Wareham, Dorsetshire. Column 13.

 

BILLINGHAM, Gunner, STANLEY CLIFFORD, 877075. 144 Bty., 35 Lt. A.A. Regt. Royal Artillery. 5th March 1943. Age 22. Son of Alfred Edward and Minnie Marjarie Billingham; husband of Irene Billingham, of Sparkbrook, Birmingham. Column 13.

 

BILLINGHURST, Private, CHARLES WILLIAM, 1st (Perak) Bn. Federated Malay States Volunteer Force. 1st - 31st December 1941. Age 28. Son of Emest Walter and Eva Billinghurst, of Ely, Cardiff. Column 392.

 

BILLINGS, Driver, ERNEST ALBERT, T/233016. 142 Gen. Transport Coy. Royal Army Service Corps. 8th November 1944. Age 34. Column 99.

 

BILLINGS, Warrant Officer Class II (B.S.M.), FRANCIS JOHN, 1423985. 155 (The Lanarkshire Yeomanry) Field Regt. Royal Artillery. 7th January 1942. Age 40. Son of Mr. and Mrs. George Billings; husband of Florence Emily Billings, of Sutton, Surrey. Column 37.

 

BILLINGS, Private, ISAAC MARTIN, 4857545. 1st Bn. Leicestershire Regiment. 12th February 1942. Age 29. Column 65.

 

BILLS, Gunner, RAYMOND THOMAS, 1777963. 144 Bty., 35 Lt. A.A. Regt. Royal Artillery. 2nd August 1943. Age 22. Column 13.

 

BINDA DIN, Ambulance Sepoy, R/1031. Indian Hospital Corps. Prisoner of War, died in captivity 10th June 1945. Son of Bhairon, of Lalu-ka Purwa, Rae Bareilly, India; husband of Shivnatha, of Lalu-ka Purwa. Column 342.

 

BINDAR SING NEGI, Rifleman, 9647. 5th Bn. 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles. Prisoner of War, died in captivity 15th November 1945. Son of Govind Sing, of Kuwakharak, Garhwal, India. Column 291.

 

BINDAR SING RAWAT, Rifleman, 4437. 2nd Bn. 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles. Missing 31st July 1942. Son of Gulab Sing and Sarda, of Koltha, Garhwal, India; husband of Sutri, of Koltha. Column 291.

 

BINDING, Aircraftman 2nd Class, DONALD JAMES, 906685. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. 6th March 1942. Age 22. Son of James and Winifred Binding; husband of D. A. Binding, of Williton, Somerset. Column 419.

 

BINDRA, Sepoy, 11135. 5th Bn. 2nd Punjab Regiment. 31st December 1944. Son of Balo and Maltu, of Roei, Mirpur Chaunk, Kashmir. Column 185.

 

BINDRA RAM, Sepoy, 7736. 3rd Bn. 16th Punjab Regiment. 12th December 1941. Son of Chanda Ram and Bajiran, of Akhnaur, Jammu, Kashmir; husband of Maltoo, of Akhnaur. Column 268.

 

BINDRA RAM, Sepoy, 19609. 1st Bn. 8th Punjab Regiment. 12th December 1941. Son of Sohnu Ram and Kastoo; husband of Manyan. Column 204.

 

BINDRO, Sepoy, 8391. 3rd Bn. 17th Dogra Regiment. Prisoner of War, died in captivity 15th February 1942. Son of Arjan, of Kia, Udhampur, India. Column 278.

 

BINDRU, Sepoy, 18099. 5th Bn. 2nd Punjab Regiment. 30th September 1944. Son of Charat Ram, of Batala, Mirpur, Kashmir. Column 185.

 

BINDU SING NEGI, Rifleman, 10505. 5th Bn. 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles. Missing 15th November 1945. Column 291.

 

BINGHAM, Gunner, ARTHUR, 941923. 420 Bty., 148 (The Bedfordshire Yeomanry) Field Regt. Royal Artillery. 12th September 1944. Age 26. Son of Thomas Edward and Elizabeth Bingham, of Old Hill, Staffordshire. Column 37.

 

BINGHAM, Leading Aircraftman, WILLIAM ALFRED, 956494. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. 15th February 1942. Age 25. Son of Richard and Fanny Bingham, of Harborne, Birmingham; husband of Alice Elizabeth Bingham, of Rubery, Rednal, Worcestershire. Column 416.

 

BINHAM, Captain, LEONARD RANWORTH, AI/451. 2nd Bn. 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles. 31st December 1944. Column 285.

 

BINKS, Serjeant, JAMES ROWLAND, 884708. 80 Anti-Tank Regt. Royal Artillery. 29th December 1941. Age 23. Column 4.

 

BINNIE, Private, ALEXANDER CHARLES, M M, 117. Local Defence Corps (Singapore). 16th February 1942. Age 55. Son of John and Martha Binnie; husband of Jemima M. Binnie, of Bearsden, Dunbartonshire. Also served in the Royal Artillery, 1914-1918 War. Column 403.

 

BINNIE, Leading Aircraftman, NEIL ARLIE, 33659. Royal Australian Air Force. 24th June 1944. Age 29. Son of Arlie Thomas Binnie and Annie Binnie, of Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia. Column 444.

 

BINNS, Flight Sergeant, ALBERT, 1598599. 357 Sqdn. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. 30th July 1945. Age 23. Son of Albert and Mary Ann Binns, of New Scarboro', Wakefield, Yorkshire. Column 449.

 

BINSTED, Private, MALCOLM STACEY, NX36049. A.I.F. 2/19 Bn. Australian Infantry. 15th February 1942. Age 22. Son of Eustace Kinnard Binsted and May Ethel Binsted, of Grenfell, New South Wales, Australia. Column 122.

 

BIPTU, Sepoy, 23993. 2nd Bn. 19th Hyderabad Regiment. Missing 1st January - 31st December 1942. Son of Ram Singh and Must. Samado, of Dhanojimani, Mathura, India. Column 304.

 

BIR BAHADUR KARKI, Rifleman, 95686. 2nd Bn. 9th Gurkha Rifles. Missing 15th February 1942. Son of Kharka Sing, and of Hira Kumari, of Rukum Khani, Nepal. Column 311.

 

BIR BAHADUR KHATTRI, Lance Naik, 8437. 2nd Bn. 9th Gurkha Rifles. Missing 1st January - 31st December 1942. Son of Bal Bahadur, and of Janu, of Neta, Nepal. Column 309.

 

BIR BAHADUR MALL, Jemadar, 11353/IO. 2nd Bn. 9th Gurkha Rifles. 1st - 28th February 1942. Son of Tek Bahadur, and of Manikarna, of Ranabang, Nepal; husband of Mankumari, of Ranabang. Column 307.

 

BIR BAHADUR PUN, Rifleman, 36923. 3rd Bn. 3rd Queen Alexandra's Own Gurkha Rifles. 7th May 1946. Son of Bhagi Ram and Pobi, of Okhreni, Nepal; husband of Nama, of Okhreni. Column 324.

 

BIR BAHADUR SAHI, Rifleman, 95115. 2nd Bn. 9th Gurkha Rifles. Missing 15th February 1942. Son of Indrabir and Ganga Kumari, of Satung Rajasthal, Nepal. Column 311.

 

BIR BAHADUR THAPA, Rifleman, 7646. 2nd Bn. 1st King George V's Own Gurkha Rifles (The Malaun Regiment). Missing 1st January - 31st December 1942. Column 320.

 

BIR BAHADUR THAPA, Rifleman, 7834. 2nd Bn. 1st King George V's Own Gurkha Rifles (The Malaun Regiment). 25th July 1943. Son of Harka Sing Thapa, and of Dilmaya, of Bhangbari, Nepal. Column 320.

 

BIR BAHADUR THAPA, Rifleman, 8573. 2nd Bn. 9th Gurkha Rifles. Missing 15th February 1942. Son of Gajbir, and of Nakali, of Dharapani, Nepal. Column 311.

 

BIR BAHADUR THAPA, Rifleman, 41967. 3rd Bn. 3rd Queen Alexandra's Own Gurkha Rifles. 16th March 1946. Son of Rana Bahadur and Jagumaya, of Kopche, Nepal. Column 324.

 

BIR BAHADUR THAPA, Rifleman, 95551. 2nd Bn. 9th Gurkha Rifles. 13th September 1944. Son of Kharak Bahadur and Nanda Kumari, of Pekhu, Nepal; husband of Dilkumari, of Pekhu. Column 311.

 

BIR BAL, Sepoy, 10645. 2nd Bn. 15th Punjab Regiment. 3rd April 1942. Son of Ramu Ram and Sigratan, of Saidalpredhani, Hissar, India; husband of Bori, of Saidalpredhani. Column 261.

 

BIR SING BHANDARI, Lance Naik, 9376. 5th Bn. 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles. Missing 15th November 1945. Son of Autar Sing and Bhundra, of Matchauri, Garhwal, India. Column 287.

 

BIR SING NEGI, Naik, 5616. 5th Bn. 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles. Prisoner of War, died in captivity 15th February 1942. Son of Ujal Sing and Sira Debi, of Kirsal, Garhwal, India; husband of Chandra Debi, of Kirsal. Column 286.

 

BIR SINGH, Naik, 11137. 3rd Bn. 16th Punjab Regiment. Missing 15th November 1945. Son of Anant Ram and Mal Devi, of Dadora, Jammu, Kashmir. Column 265.

 

BIR SINGH, Sepoy, 11201. 5th Bn. 11th Sikh Regiment. 11th February 1942. Son of Suchet Singh and Matab Kaur, of Chitti, Jullundur, India; husband of Gurbachan Kaur, of Chitti. Column 226.

 

BIR SINGH, Sepoy, 12145. 3rd Bn. 17th Dogra Regiment. Prisoner of War, died in captivity 15th February 1942. Son of Lehna Singh and Indro, of Deoli, Hoshiarpur, India; husband of Hukmi, of Deoli. Column 278.

 

BIR SINGH, Sepoy, 12573. 2nd Bn. 15th Punjab Regiment. 24th December 1941. Son of Harnam Singh and Biro, of Manupur, Ludhiana, India. Column 261.

 

BIR SINGH, Sepoy, 12834. 2nd Bn. 9th Jat Regiment. 27th May 1942. Son of Jhandu and Razian, of Hath, Jind, India; husband of Chhano, of Hath. Column 214.

 

BIR SINGH, Jemadar, 13889/IO. 6th Bn. 14th Punjab Regiment. 11th February 1942. Son of Kharka and Kubju, of Tian, Kangra, India; husband of Chinti, of Tian. Column 242.

 

BIR SINGH, Sepoy, 16412. 2nd Bn. 12th. Frontier Force Regiment. Missing 1st January - 31st December 1942. Son of Bikham Singh and Raj Devi, of Burwal, Jammu, Kashmir. Column 232.

 

BIR SINGH, Sapper, 21714. King George V's Own Bengal Sappers and Miners. 15th February 1942. Son of Bhulla Singh and Bhani, of Chiheru, Kapurthala, India. Column 166.

 

BIR SINGH, Sepoy, 17608. 2nd Bn. 12th. Frontier Force Regiment. 19th December 1941. Son of Batan Singh and Jas Kaur, of Jindwal, Jullundur, India. Column 232.

 

BIR SINGH, Cook, F/740649. Royal Indian Army Service Corps. Prisoner of War, died in captivity 15th February 1942. Son of Tej Singh and Usapa; husband of Udli, of Jal Ali, Almora, India. Column 339.

 

BIR SINGH, Lance Naik, 18519. 1st Bn. 11th Sikh Regiment. 1st January 1946. Son of Bidar Singh and Chand Kaur, of Pumal, Ludhiana, India. Column 225.

 

BIR SINGH, Sepoy, 21062. 6th Bn. 14th Punjab Regiment. 15th February 1942. Son of Chahnu Ram and Satrajan, of Bari, Kangra, India. Column 247.

 

BIRAD SINGH, Havildar, 11855. 7th Bn. 6th Rajputana Rifles. Missing 15th February 1942. Son of Ishar Singh and Chhot Bai, of Banura, Jaipur, India; husband of Rampiari Bai, of Banura. Column 193.

 

BIRAM SINGH, Sepoy, 18067. 4th Bn. 19th Hyderabad Regiment. Missing 1st January - 31st December 1942. Son of Ramchand and Mehro, of Hazurabad Garhi, Meerut, India. Column 304.

 

BIRBAL, Sepoy, 6489. 2nd Bn. 17th Dogra Regiment. Prisoner of War, died in captivity 15th February 1942. Son of Gokal, of Barahl, Mandi, India; husband of Rainku, of Barahl. Column 278.

 

BIRBAL, Sepoy, 12717. 2nd Bn. 9th Jat Regiment. 13th December 1941. Son of Dipa and Ankori, of Bharokha, Hissar, India. Column 213.

 

BIRBAL, Sepoy, 20014. 7th Bn. 8th Punjab Regiment. 15th November 1945. Son of Lal Khan. Column 204.

 

BIRBAL, Gunner, 51028. Hong Kong and Singapore Royal Artillery. 15th February 1942. Son of Kabul and Manohri, of Khanpur, Meerut, India. Column 87.

 

BIRBAL, Sepoy, 7420. 2nd Patiala Yadavindra Infantry. 14th December 1945. Son of Puran Singh, of Gobindpura, Sangrur, India; husband of Kamla Devi, of Gobindpura. Column 384.

 

BIRBAL, Sepoy, MTN/183753. 70 G.P. Transport Coy. Royal Indian Army Service Corps. 6th March 1946. Son of Ishar and Anadi, of Muchuwala, Hissar, India. Column 332.

 

BIRBAL, Sepoy, 7482. 3rd Bn. 17th Dogra Regiment. Prisoner of War, died in captivity 15th February 1942. Son of Bhikha Ram and Karju, of Jangli, Kangra, India. Column 278.

 

BIRBAL, Sepoy, 10222. 4th Bn. 19th Hyderabad Regiment. 31st October 1942. Son of Udmi and Chandna, of Jhanswa, Rohtak, India; husband of Sukh Devi, of Jhanswa. Column 304.

 

BIRBAL, Cook, 579. 2nd Bn. 9th Jat Regiment. 30th June 1944. Son of Dani Ram, of Gothra, Jind, India. Column 220.

 

BIRBAL KHAN, Sepoy, 17603. 2nd Bn. 10th Baluch Regiment. 9th December 1941. Son of Allah Dad Khan and Bakhbad, of Budial, Jhelum, Pakistan; husband of Bholi, of Budial. Column 221.

 

BIRBAL RAM, Rifleman, 20669. 7th Bn. 6th Rajputana Rifles. Missing 15th February 1942. Son of Ramu Ram and Shona, of Mehari, Jaipur, India; husband of Dakhan, of Mehari. Column 195.

 

BIRCH, Gunner, CLIFFORD, 1607192. 3 Lt. A.A. Regt. Royal Artillery. 21st September 1944. Age 29. Son of Arthur and Alice Birch; husband of Nellie Birch, of Nelson, Lancashire. Column 13.

 

BIRCH, Gunner, EDWIN, 1426708. 9 Coast Regt. Royal Artillery. 12th September 1942. Age 27. Column 13.

 

BIRCH, Aircraftman 1st Class, EDWARD, 1087236. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. 30th August 1944. Column 439.

 

BIRCH, Leading Aircraftman, WYNDHAM THOMAS, 591687. Royal Air Force. 6th March 1942. Age 20. Son of Mr. and Mrs. D. Birch, of Margam, Port Talbot, Glamorgan. Column 416.

 

BIRCHALL, Trooper, FREDERICK, 6918591. 18th (5th Bn. The Loyal Regt. [North Lancashire]) Regt. Reconnaissance Corps. 14th - 15th February 1942. Age 29. Son of Richard Williams and Alice Lavinia Birchall, of Newcastle, Staffordshire. Column 95.

 

BIRD, Private, DANIEL ALBERT, 5832477. 2nd Bn. Cambridgeshire Regiment. 28th January 1942. Age 28. Son of Daniel and Emily Elizabeth Bird, of East Horndon, Essex. Column 58.

 

BIRD, Gunner, FRANK LEONARD, 1549846. 95 Bty., 48 Lt. A.A. Regt. Royal Artillery. 12th June 1945. Age 28. Son of Walter Frank and Daisy Mary Bird, of Colchester, Essex. Column 13.

 

BIRD, Private, GERALD L., 113. 1st (Singapore Volunteer Corps) Bn. Straits Settlements Volunteer Force. 17th January 1945. Husband of J. E. Bird, of Westerham, Kent, England. Column 394.

 

BIRD, Private, JOHN, 5778196. 6th Bn. Royal Norfolk Regiment. 12th February 1942. Son of John and Lilly Bird; husband of M. Bird, of King's Lynn, Norfolk. Column 49.

 

BIRD, Private, JOSEPH, 4859823. 1st Bn. Leicestershire Regiment. 12th February 1942. Age 23. Son of Joseph and Louise Ann Bird, of Coalville, Leicestershire. Column 65.

 

BIRD, Private, THOMAS, 3854665. 2nd Bn. The Loyal Regiment (North Lancashire). 21st January 1942. Age 30. Son of William Bird, and of Elisabeth Bird, of Spring View, Wigan, Lancashire. Column 73.

 

BIRDSALL, Warrant Officer, STEPHEN DALE, 551090. 100 Sqdn. Royal Air Force. 12th September 1944. Age 24. Son of George Dale Birdsall and Elsie Birdsall. Column 433.

 

BIRENDRA NATH BOSE, Sepoy, O/33477. Indian Army Ordnance Corps attd. 5th Bn. 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles. Missing 15th February 1942. Son of Raja Behari Bose and Nipen Barla Bose, of Pingla, Midnapur, India; husband of Sudheswari Bose, of Pingla. Column 353.

 

BIRJA, Sweeper, 348. 2nd Bn. 16th Punjab Regiment. 28th January 1943. Son of Bukhari and Dani, of Beri Khas, Rohtak, India; husband of Champa, of Beri Khas. Column 274.

 

BIRNIE, Corporal, JAMES, 7620965. Royal Army Ordnance Corps. 21st September 1944. Age 28. Son of Alexander and Jessie Birnie, of Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire; husband of Phyllis M. Birnie, of Rubery, Rednal, Worcestershire. Column 108.

 

BIRSE, Private, ROBERT, 2880272. 2nd Bn. Gordon Highlanders. 1st October 1943. Age 30. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Birse, of Inverurie, Aberdeenshire. Column 78.

 

BIRTWISTLE, Flight Sergeant, HERBERT JOSEPH, 569393. Royal Air Force. 29th October 1942. Age 22. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Birtwistle. Column 413.

 

BIRU, Sweeper, F/AAA/9. 1 H.A.A. Regt. Royal Indian Artillery. 15th February 1942. Son of Mehnga and Chandi, of Ambgarh, Jullundur, India. Column 154.

 

BIRU, Sweeper, F/1655. 4 (Hazara) Bty., 22 Mountain Regt. Royal Indian Artillery. 8th August 1942. Son of Umrao and Santi, of Barapind, Jullundur, India; husband of Salakhi, of Barapind. Column 154.

 

BIRU, Sepoy, 6667. 5th Bn. 14th Punjab Regiment. 8th January 1942. Son of Ajail and Bhagwati, of Dewa, Mirpur, Kashmir. Column 247.

 

BIRU RAM, Naik, 19145. 4th Bn. 9th Jat Regiment. Missing 21st January 1942. Son of Kalu Ram, of Nalwa, Hissar, India; husband of Parmeshri, of Nalwa. Column 210.

 

BISAL SINGH, Lance Naik, 23786. 16th Bn. 6th Rajputana Rifles. 31st October 1945. Son of Bhur Singh and Bhur Kanwar, of Kasumbi, Jodhpur, India. Column 194.

 

BISAMBAHRO, Pioneer, 80058. 1220 Coy. Indian Pioneer Corps. Prisoner of War, died in captivity 15th February 1942. Son of Jangam Madano and Jangam Tilo, of Ganjam, India; husband of Jangam Lakmi, of Ganjam. Column 363.

 

BISE SARKI, Bootmaker, F/205. 2nd Bn. 2nd King Edward VII's Own Gurkha Rifles (The Sirmoor Rifles). 17th September 1944. Son of Bhairate and Baisiri, of Khudi, Nepal. Column 324.

 

BISHAL SING BHANDARI, Rifleman, 9941. 5th Bn. 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles. 15th November 1945. Son of Parbin Sing, of Handul, Garhwal, India; husband of Sahdei, of Handul. Column 291.

 

BISHAMBAR, Lance Naik, 13323. 5th Bn. 2nd Punjab Regiment. 31st July 1944. Son of Labhu and Mallan, of Batala, Mirpur, Kashmir; husband of Rakho, of Batala. Column 183.

 

BISHAMBAR CHAND, Havildar, 6571. 3rd Bn. 17th Dogra Regiment. 2nd November 1943. Son of Sub. Shamshu Singh and Sukhdevi, of Khaira, Kangra, India; husband of Biasa Devi. Column 275.

 

BISHAMBAR CHAND, Sepoy, 15435. 5th Bn. 2nd Punjab Regiment. 7th January 1942. Son of Kirpa Ram and Santi, of Bajot, Kangra, India. Column 185.

 

BISHAMBAR DATT, Havildar, 20152. King George V's Own Bengal Sappers and Miners. 7th January 1942. Son of Baldev Parshad, and Parwati, of Timli, Garhwal, India; husband of Kiri Devi, of Timli. Column 165.

 

BISHAMBAR DAYAL, Jemadar, 2220. Sadiq Bn. 1st. Bahawalpur Infantry. 1st January 1944. Son of Paris Ram, of Mandola, Gurgaon, India. Column 365.

 

BISHAMBAR SINGH, Lance Naik, 121875. Indian Army Ordnance Corps. Missing 1st January - 31st December 1942. Son of Nank Chand and Chandkaur, of Amritsar, India. Column 352.

 

BISHAN BAHADUR MALL, Rifleman, 8650. 2nd Bn. 9th Gurkha Rifles. Missing 15th February 1942. Son of Tika Bahadur and Aili, of Pakuwa, Nepal. Column 316.

 

BISHAN BAHADUR THAPA, Rifleman, 16081. 2nd Bn. 1st King George V's Own Gurkha Rifles (The Malaun Regiment). Missing 1st January - 31st December 1942. Column 320.

 

BISHAN BAHADUR THAPA, Rifleman, 95542. 2nd Bn. 9th Gurkha Rifles. Missing 15th February 1942. Son of Aite and Ganesh Kumali, of Pekhu, Nepal. Column 311.

 

BISHAN DAS, Sepoy, 12589. 2nd Bn. 16th Punjab Regiment. Missing 1st January - 31st December 1942. Son of Kirpa Ram and Oraku Devi, of Kitpal, Kangra, India. Column 268.

 

BISHAN DAS, Sepoy, 13314. 3rd Bn. 16th Punjab Regiment. Missing 12th December 1941. Son of Thakar Dass and Mugtu, of Garchal, Kangra, India. Column 268.

 

BISHAN DAS, Sepoy, 17927. 5th Bn. 2nd Punjab Regiment. 31st July 1944. Son of Ram Chand and Hukam Dai, of Mubarikpur, Hoshiarpur, India; husband of Sansar Dai, of Mubarikpur. Column 185.

 

BISHAN SING GOSAIN, Naik, 6567. 5th Bn. 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles. 16th January 1942. Son of Bhim Sing and Padma, of Bidoli, Garhwal, India; husband of Rajmati, of Bidoli. Column 286.

 

BISHAN SING PANWAR, Rifleman, 8852. 5th Bn. 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles. Prisoner of War, died in captivity 15th February 1942. Son of Bala Sing and Surma Debi, of Koti, Tehri Garhwal, India. Column 291.

 

BISHAN SINGH, Lance Havildar, 6070. 2nd Bn. 15th Punjab Regiment. Prisoner of War, died in captivity 1st January - 31st December 1942. Son of Labh Singh, of Sarawan, Jullundur, India. Column 259.

 

BISHAN SINGH, Sepoy, 10161. 3rd Bn. 17th Dogra Regiment. 25th May 1943. Son of Sowal Singh and Mangi Devi, of Puar, Hoshiarpur, India. Column 278.

 

BISHAN SINGH, Sepoy, 11454. 2nd Bn. 12th. Frontier Force Regiment. 16th February 1945. Son of Bhambul Singh and Bel Devi, of Nangal Neku, Hoshiarpur, India; husband of Kashmir Devi, of Nangal Neku. Column 232.

 

BISHAN SINGH, Lance Naik, 12357. 4th Bn. 19th Hyderabad Regiment. 7th January 1942. Son of Udai Singh and Bijna, of Birthi, Almora, India; husband of Padma, of Birthi. Column 304.

 

BISHAN SINGH, Sepoy, 12743. 2nd Bn. 15th Punjab Regiment. 13th June 1945. Son of Ganda Singh and Harnam Kaur, of Kotdaswandimal, Amritsar, India. Column 261.

 

BISHAN SINGH, Sepoy, 13022. 1st Bn. 14th Punjab Regiment. Missing 15th February 1942. Son of Hokam Singh and Bal Kaur, of Ludhar Karm Singh Wale, Sialkot, Pakistan; husband of Savindar Kaur, of Ludhar Karm Singh Wale. Column 247.

 

BISHAN SINGH, Sepoy, 15617. 5th Bn. 14th Punjab Regiment. Missing 15th February 1942. Son of Kehar Singh and Pillan, of Kahdhala, Mirpur, Kashmir; husband of Rupan, of Rukri, Ambala, India. Column 247.

 

BISHAN SINGH, Sepoy, 17426. 1st Bn. 13th. Frontier Force Rifles. Prisoner of War, died in captivity 9th December 1941. Son of Ishar Singh, and of Baji, of Kaler, Sialkot, Pakistan. Column 239.

 

BISHAN SINGH, Sepoy, 17624. 2nd Bn. 12th. Frontier Force Regiment. 4th January 1942. Son of Partap Singh and Gaindi, of Dhamas, Ambala, India. Column 232.

 

BISHAN SINGH, Naik, 20470. King George V's Own Bengal Sappers and Miners. Missing 1st January - 31st December 1942. Son of Nathu Singh, of Basoli, Almora, India; husband of Chanuli, of Basoli. Column 165.

 

BISHAN SINGH, Sepoy, 20668. 2nd Bn. Frontier Force Regiment. 15th February 1942. Son of Bir Singh, of Mahal, Jullundur, India; husband of Bakhshish Kaur, of Mahal. Column 232.

 

BISHAN SINGH, Cook, 7th Bn. 8th Punjab Regiment. Missing 1st - 31st January 1942. Son of Rulia Singh and Shirimati Koki, of Audli, Karnal, India. Column 210.

 

BISHAN SINGH, Sepoy, 22117. 7th Bn. 8th Punjab Regiment. 10th February 1942. Son of Santa Singh and Kararn Kaur, of Bakhatpur, Gurdaspur, India. Column 204.

 

BISHAN SINGH, Havildar, 3064. Kapurthala Jagatjit Infantry. Missing 15th February 1942. Son of Dal Singh and Atan Kaur, of Turna, Kapurthala, India; husband of Ind Kaur, of Turna. Column 375.

 

BISHAN SINGH, Driver, 33146. 22 Mountain Regt. Royal Indian Artillery. Missing 15th February 1942. Son of Harnam Singh and Asi, of Razada, Gurdaspur, India. Column 153.

 

BISHAN SINGH, Servant, Military Accounts Department. 1st January - 31st December 1942. Column 464.

 

BISHNA, Sweeper, H/199576. 29 Indian Field Hygiene Sec. Indian Hospital Corps. Prisoner of War, died in captivity 1st January - 31st December 1942. Son of Shadi, of Kaithal, Karnal, India. Column 347.

 

BISHNU, Sepoy, 536909. 1527 Coy. Indian Pioneer Corps. 25th March 1946. Son of Pandu Rang and Sukhu, of Bholawali, Ratnagiri, India. Column 362.

 

BISHNU BHAGAT GURUNG, Havildar, 7151. 2nd Bn. 1st King George V's Own Gurkha Rifles (The Malaun Regiment). 12th January 1942. Son of Man Dhoj Gurung, and of Naini, of Bhuka, Nepal. Column 319.

 

BISHOP, Flight Sergeant, GIFFORD JOHN, 566869. 205 Sqdn. Royal Air Force. 23rd July 1941. Column 409.

 

BISHOP, Corporal, PETER CONWAY, 568798. 34 Sqdn. Royal Air Force. 26th January 1942. Age 22. Son of Stanlev Lea Bishop and Violet Christine Bishop, of Shirley, Southampton. King's Scout. Column 410.

 

BISHOP, Gunner, ROBERT VICTOR, 943508. 420 Bty., 148 (The Bedfordshire Yeomanry) Field Regt. Royal Artillery. 12th September 1944. Age 25. Column 37.

 

BISHOP, Lance Corporal, STANLEY JAMES, NX71640. A.I.F. 2/20 Bn. Australian Infantry. 15th February 1942. Age 26. Son of John Jack and Emily May Bishop. Column 125.

 

BISHOP, Aircraftman 2nd Class, VERDUN, 530720. 273 Sqdn. Royal Air Force. 9th January 1940. Column 410.

 

BISHU NATH PARSHAD, Sepoy, 906308. 26 Indian Inf. Bde. Transport Coy. Royal Indian Army Service Corps. Missing 1st January - 31st December 1942. Son of Ganga Parshad, of Machhli Shahr, Junepur, India; husband of Daulatio, of Machhli Shahr. Column 332.

 

BISHWA NATH SINGH, Sepoy, 18042. 6th Bn. 1st Punjab Regiment. Missing 15th November 1945. Son of Pattu Singh and Rajpati Kanwar, of Mahmoodpur, Azamgarh, India. Column 179.

 

BISRAM SING PANWAR, Havildar, 5490. 5th Bn. 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles. Missing 15th November 1945. Son of Birbal Singh and Rupi, of Nyangad, Garhwal, India; husband of Dauntha, of Nyangad. Column 285.

 

BISS, Leading Aircraftman, CYRIL WILLIAM ALFRED, 1833639. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. 16th September 1946. Age 22. Son of William and Violet Rose Minnie Biss, of Weymouth, Dorsetshire. Column 460.

 

BISS, Major, WILLIAM CHARLES, 119116. Royal Army Ordnance Corps. 28th February 1942. Age 40. Son of William and Lydia Biss; husband of Edith Lily Biss, of Chatham. Column 107.

 

BISSETT, Aircraftman 1st Class, ROBERT, 1019329. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. 10th October 1944. Column 439.

 

BISWAS PRAMANDA, Jemadar, ME/257. 27 Indian Field Amb. Indian Medical Department. 15th February 1942. Son of Ram Kanai Biswas, of Patikhelbari, Faridpur, Pakistan; husband of Suchitra Biswas, of Patikhelbari. L.S.M.F. (Bengal). Column 341.

 

 

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