Compiled with the help of the Commonwealth War Graves
This Page is Dedicated To
5774704
Private
Ayers, John William
United Kingdom
Royal Norfolk Regiment
4th Battalion
Former Regiment - Unknown
Former Unit - Unknown
Died
Japanese POW:
Yes
Age:
25
Date of Death:
1944/09/21
Cause of Death:
POW lost in the Hofuku Maru
Place of Death:
The Hofuku Maru was sunk 80 miles north of Corregidor.
Loved Ones
Son of Charles and Ethel Ayers, of Great Yarmouth, Norfolk; husband of Joan Eileen Ayers, of Shalford, Guildford, Surrey. His brother Leonard Henry also died on service.
Memorial
Column 49.
Singapore Memorial
Singapore
Sunk by planes from American Aircraft Carrier. His brother Leonard Henry also died on service.
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