Died in accidental explosion. The cargo ship, SS Charles Henderson, containing over 2000 tons of 500 lb bombs, exploded at Berth 14, Bari Docks, while being unloaded
Son of Herbert V. and Edith C. Bush, of Devonshire Cottage, Port St. Johns, Cape Province, South Africa. Ex-cadet of the South African Training Ship General Botha. Worked at S.A.R. & H. Transport Dept prior to enlisting.