Thanks for posting this.
My Grandfather, (Bdr R. Hitchin) was was one of the 9 escapees.
The following may be of interest:
http://stalingrad.hostsnake.com/Family/RobertSHitchin/
One good account of the battle is in the Book 'Last Stand!' by Bryan Peritt.
I'd be really interested if anyone could tell me the name of the Troop Ship that was sunk or any other information about The Battle of SIdi Nsir or the gunners who fought in it.