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Whitfield, S., Pt/Off., 1942

Photo: James Pasby

In Tynemouth (Preston) Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of 126519 Pilot Officer (Observer) Sidney Whitfield serving with the 235 Squadron Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve who died 08/10/1942.

The headstone reads:

In sacred memory of our dear son
Pilot Officer Sydney Whitfield R.A.F.V.R.
killed on active service
October 8th 1942 aged 24 years
Also Sidney Whitfield
father of the above
who died June 17th 1954 aged 61 years
and Lilian Margaret Whitfield
devoted wife and mother
who died February 15th 1969 aged 77 years


The CWGC entry for Pilot Officer Whitfield

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