Gilbert Wase

A Gunner with 152 Battery, 51 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Gilbert died on 27th April 1941 aged 24.

Gilbert was born at Liverpool on 13 March 1917, a son of George and Alice Marion Wase. In 1921 his family lived at 43 West Street, Southport. 

In 1939 Gilbert lived at The Bothy, Henham, and worked as a market gardener and subsequently he lived at Que Vive Cottage, Beach Road, Kessingland. 

Gilbert served with 152 Battery, 51 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment. By April 1941 his unit was at Tobruk using their 3.7 inch guns to provide air defences for the harbour area during the 240 day siege of the town.
Gilbert was one of five men if his Battery killed in action on 27 April, six others were wounded.