Trafford

Born during the September quarter 1916 in the Leigh R.D. - ref: 8c/441, the
elder son of Giles & Lucy Jane Partington (nee Copeland).

Engine Room Artificer 4th Class.

H.M.S. Sultan was the Royal Naval Shore Base at Singapore.

When the Japanese brutaly over-ran the Island, captured wounded Allied
soldiers were killed where they lay.  Many who were not injured but had
surrendered were also murdered.   As the Japanese attacked through the
Peninsula, their troops were ordered to take no prisoners as they would
slow up the Japanese advance.   A pamphlet issued to all Japanese soldiers
stated:   "When you encounter the enemy after landing, think of yourself as
an avenger coming face to face at last with his father’s murderer.   Here
is a man whose death will lighten your heart." 

It is understood that John was one of those who were killed or murdered by
the advancing Japanese Army.