R Database

4th Battalion

Suffolk Regiment

Compiled with the help of the Commonwealth War Graves

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5833862

Private

Ransome, Charles

United Kingdom

Suffolk Regiment

4th Battalion

Former Regiment - Unknown

Former Unit - Unknown

Died

Japanese POW:

Yes

Age:

Date of Death:

1944/09/21

Cause of Death:

POW lost in the Hofuku Maru

Place of Death:

The Hofuku Maru was sunk by planes from American Aircraft Carrier, 80 miles north of Corregidor.

Loved Ones

Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ransome, of Ipswich, Suffolk.

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