| Surname: | Bell |
| Initials: | W R |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | 23345941 |
| Notes: | RMP. 27/9/1958 Died. Age 25 years. Died in BMH Nicosia from injuries sustained during an attempt on the life of the Director of Operations, Major General K T Kendrew. He is buried in Plot 25, Row B, Grave 15. Inscription on gravestone: Treasured memories silently kept of one we loved and will never forget. Mayhem in the Med by Richard G M L Styles, page 247. Saturday 27th September, 1958: General Narrowly Escapes Death. Nicosia - We can now reveal details of an attempt to assassinate the Director of Operations, yesterday. The attack occurred while Maj. Gen. D A Kendrew was en rout to Government House. An electronically controlled landmine was detonated (in error), beneath a Royal Military Police escort vehicle near Strovolos, thus giving the General's Chauffeur time to take evasive action. Three members of the General's personal escort team are now undergoing medical treatment at BMH Nicosia. One of the injured men is listed as dangerously ill. Born 29/4/1938. William Rodger Bell. |
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| Date of Death: | Sept. 27, 1958 |
| Company: | 227 GHQ Pro Coy |
| CWGC Link: | 90909 |
| Cemetery: | WAYNES KEEP CEMETERY, NICOSIA, CYPRUS 🇨🇾 |
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