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Frederick Double (1917 - 1942)

Frederick was sent out to Singapore as part of the 4th Battalion of the Suffolk Regiment, disembarking there on 29th January 1942.  He was killed in the fighting on the island, two days before the British and Empire forces surrendered to the Japanese.   

  • 79
  • Died in the Second World War
  • 51.966581, 1.028758

Details

Name: Frederick Charles Double
Service: British Army
Unit: 4th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment
Service Number: 6019071
Rank:  Private
Date of Death:  13th February 1942
Age: 24
Commemorated: Column 55, Singapore Memorial, Singapore

 

This page is under construction

In order to try and tell the story of Frederick’s life as fully as possible, a request has been submitted to the Ministry of Defence for a copy of his Service Record. 

Due to the exceptionally high volume of requests that the Ministry are currently receiving, it looks as if it will be the end of this year (or later) before a copy of the document is released.

It is hoped to include Frederick’s story here, at some point during 2025.  In the meantime, if you would like further information about Frederick’s life then please feel free to get in touch.

Mark Ashmore

February 2024

  • 79
  • Died in the Second World War
  • 51.966581, 1.028758

Other Images

The Dedication at the Singapore Memorial<br>Photograph courtesy of Ian C (Great War Forum)

The Dedication at the Singapore Memorial

Photograph courtesy of Ian C (Great War Forum)

The Singapore Memorial, in Kranji War Cemetery, Singapore<br>Photograph courtesy of Ian C (Great War Forum)

The Singapore Memorial, in Kranji War Cemetery, Singapore

Photograph courtesy of Ian C (Great War Forum)

Frederick's name inscribed on the Singapore Memorial<br>Photograph courtesy of Neutrino (Great War Forum)

Frederick's name inscribed on the Singapore Memorial

Photograph courtesy of Neutrino (Great War Forum)

 

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