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NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

Whillis, S.L. P/Off., 1943

Photo Brian Chandler

In Newcastle upon Tyne (St.Nicholas) Cemetery is a headstone which reads:

In loving memory of
Charles
Dearly loved husband of Edith Whillis
Who died 4th Nov. 1941 aged 64 years
P.O. Samuel Leslie R.A.F.
Youngest son of the above
And loved husband of Winifred
Who was killed in action on May 16th 1943
Aged 31 years
Buried in Dusseldorf
Also Edith the dearly loved wife of the above
(the rest cannot be seen)

He is remembered in Fenham on F31.05

Is this the “Leslie Whillis” named on Newcastle on NUT247?


The CWGC entry for Pilot Officer Whillis

If you know more about this person, please send the details to janet@newmp.org.uk