Corporal Richard Danvers, 4857443
- Batt - 9
- Unit - Kings Own Royal Regiment (lancaster)
- Section -
- Date of Birth -
- Died - 26/05/1940
- Age - 24
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ContributeSource: Leicestershire War Memorials Project. Coalville Times article - Friday 26th July, 1940
Coalville Corporal Missing
Cpl. Richard Danvers, aged 24, of Albert Road, Coalville, has been reported missing since May 28th. He was last seen at Dunkirk and it is possible that he may have been taken prisoner. Cpl. Danvers, who was a miner at Coalville, had been in the Territorials for seven years. He is married with two children.
Research undertaken and submitted by Andy Murby 14/1/2023
Leicestershire Project Findings
- Conflict - World War II
- Burial Place - Row F, Grave 12, St Pol War Cemetery
- Other Memorials - Coalville War Memorial Clock Tower
