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Sergeant George Hector Sim
Incident Report
Tunisia, bomb load explosion
Deceased
Details
Incident Details. In Tunisia, many hand grenades and mines had been recovered. These were transported by two three ton lorry's, to a safe place for disposal. The bomb load explodedwhilst being unloaded, killing all bar Les Stokes, who had gone to the cab to get a hat.Personal Details
- 1895107 Sergeant
- George Hector Sim
- 15 Bomb Disposal Company
- Royal Engineers
Son of James Alexander Sim and Sadie Anne Sim: Husband of Margaret Birkley Sim of Haltwhistle, Northumberland.
Died on the 10th June 1943. Aged 28.
Buried at Medjez-El-Bab Cemetery.
Joint Grave 7. C. 5.
Photo taken by Jeffery Mish
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