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United Kingdom
Civilian
Albert Edward Louis Boswell
Of
Kuala Lumpur
Died
Age 29
13th February 1942
While Escaping Singapore on the HMS Giang Bee
The HMS Giang Bee was a small armed coaster which sailed from Singapore with 300 civilians on board at 10pm on the 12th February 1942. After she left Singapore harbour in the evacuation she was soon overtaken by a squadron of Japanese warships. Passengers were given an hour to abandon ship before the vessel was bombarded and sunk.
Loved Ones
Son of Leonora and Frank de Mornay; stepson of Frederick Boswell
Brother of Ronnie, Elder, Thelma, Norman, Noel, Malcolm and Clive
Half-brother of Drina, Corrine, Kenny, Joan and Maisie
Reporting Authority
Civilian War Dead
HMS Giang Bee
Sumatra
Information
Jenny Leeson
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