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William Nicholas Roe
British Army 18th Recce Regiment Reconnaissance Corps
from:Liverpool
(d.21st August 1943)
Nick Roe was the eldest son of Peter and Anastasia Roe. Nick was born in Dublin Ireland, his parents moved to Liverpool in 1911 which meant that in reality he did not have to join up but, as his brothers were joining up he wanted to do the same. He married about 1940 and had one son.
He was part of the 18th (5th Loyal) Regiment, Reconnaissance Corps and was captured along with all his regiment. He died on the 21st August 1943, a P.O.W. whilst working on Burma railway He is buried in Thanbyuzayat War Cemetery.