CANDLER, Richard Victor


No.5828292, Sergeant, Richard Victor CANDLER
Aged 23


5th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment
Died of Illness in Captivity on Saturday, 25th September 1943


Born in 4th qtr 1919 Bury St.Edmunds 4a:1843, son of Thomas and Edith Caroline CANDLER (née BENNETT) of 28 Grove Road, Bury St.Edmunds.
He was a clerk in civilian life.

Captured on 15th February 1942 when Singapore surrendered to the Japanese. He died of beri beri.









photo C.W.G.C.


Richard Victor Candler is buried in Chungkai War Cemetery, Thailand 1:M:8

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