Michael Burton MC

Rank:CaptainNumber:54665V
Ship/Rgn/Sqn No:South African Engineer Corps
Name of Rgt or Ship:11th Field Coy
Died:12/04/1945Age:30
How Died:Killed in Action
Country of burial:ItalyGrave Photo:No
Cemetery or Memorial:Ravenna Cemetery
Town Memorial:Not Listed
Extra Information:
Joined the Metro-Vicker's Company as a Probationary College Apprentice in
September 1930 and returned as a College Apprentice in September 1934.   On
completion of hia apprenticeship in September 1935, he joined the staff of
the Johannesburg Office.   Joined the South African Engineer Corps as a
Second Lieutenant in November 1940 and later promoted to the rank of
Captain.  Awarded the M.C. in May 1943 in recognition of gallant &
distinguished services in the Middle East.   KinA in Italy in April 1945.
Memorials found on:
Metro-Vickers (Trafford Park)
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