Sapper Jim Buchanan
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- 2127003 Sapper
- Jim Buchanan
- 12 Bomb Disposal Company
- Royal Engineers
Son of Teddy and Sophia Buchanan of Colne: Husband of Alice Buchanan.
Died on the 30th September 1943. Aged 32.
Buried at Trawden Methodist Cemetery.
Section B Grave 90.
Note:
Sapper J. Buchanan, Lance Sergeant F. S. Galloway, Sapper H. R. Jones, Lieutenant W. E. K. Kenway and Lance Corporal A. Raynor all died at this incident. Mine clearance operations.
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Died clearing mines laid as part of the anti-invasion measures in the UK. No evidence to show how the explosion occurred. Verdict accidental death. Angmering on Sea, East Preston, Surrey.