Lieutenant Sir Nigel John Cayzer Bt
Service Number 200107
Campaign:
World War 2
Died:
11.9.1943
2SG
Killed in Action Aged 22
Buried at Salerno War Cemetery, Italy. II, C, 26
4th Bt.
Son of Sir Charles William Cayzer, M.P., 3rd Bt., and of Lady Cayzer (nee Meakin), of Kinpurnie Castle, Angus. B.A. (Oxon).
Nigel was born in London on 16 November 1920 the elder son of Sir Charles William Cayzer, M.P., 3rd Bt., and of Lady Cayzer (nee Meakin),
He was educated at Eton and matriculated in 1939. He was up at Christ Church from 1939 until 1941 and was awarded his BA in 1942.
His father died in 1940 and he succeeded to the baronetcy.
Nigel was serving as a Lieutenant with the 2nd Battalion, The Scots Guards when he was, initially, reported missing. He was killed when the regiment landed at Salerno.
Memorial(s):
| Country | Location | Name of Memorial | Campaign | Names | Date(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | Eton College In the Cloisters Eton SL6 6DB England | Eton College War Memorial | World War 1 World War 2 |
Nigel Cayzer | 11-9-1943 | View |
| Scotland | North Street Newtyle PH12 8UF Scotland | Newtyle War Memorial | World War 2 |
Nigel Cayzer | 11-9-1943 | View |
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