Hi all
When researching my relative who was a pow on the Burma railway I came across the post on this forum about the Manchesters of Singapore and their fate. In that long and detailed post (thank you to original poster who dedicated a lot of time to creating that list) the details of my ancestor were there as follows:
Liberated from POW Camp Ubon Thailand.
3528232 Cpl. Charles George Blease (CO's Bodyguard). 6 Railway Cottages, Barton Moss, Eccles.
He shot down a Japanese aircraft with a Bren Gun whilst defending Singapore.
Killed by a train at Barton Moss level crossing on 8th May 1946 aged 28.
Buried in Peel Green Cemetery Section E. Grave 16521.
What I wanted to know was the shooting down a Japanese aicraft with a bren gun, and the info on being the CO’s bodyguard. I’m aware already of his address before and after the war and when and how he died and where he’s buried, but I would like to know if anyone knows where this information about him shooting down an aircraft with a bren gun would have been sourced from. It would be interesting to see so I can include it in the story of his life that I am compiling for my family.
Much appreciated all,
Kim Blease 😎