Date Killed:	17th June 1945
Company:	L OF C PRO COY
Cemetery:	KRANJI WAR CEMETERY SINGAPORE
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Surname:	Colwill
Initials:	F.
Rank:	Sergeant
Army No.:	W/18470
Notes:	CMP. Australian Infantry attached to CMP L of C Pro Coy. 15/2/1942 captured Singapore. Info from Japanese POW index card: Frank Colwill. Born 13/7/1892 at Hatherleigh Devon, occupation Planter, home address: Mrs E Colwill, Clairmont House, Hatherleigh, Devon.wife Elizabeth Drew. Serving with 57 District, Lined of Communication Provost Company. Died from Deficiency disease (beri-beri type myocardial failure). Listed on British POW held in Japan or Japanese Occupied Territory: 10486, Colwill, Frank, Pte. W/18470, Army, captured 15/2/1942, died 17/6/1945, Malaya, Deceased. Shown on CWGC roll as serving with the Australian Imperial Forces 2/4 Machine Gun Battalion, rank Pte.. Frank Colwill. He could be attached to Australian Pro Coy or attached to CMP.?