SOUTHGATE, William Guy


No.756073, Aircraftman 2, William Guy SOUTHGATE
Aged 23


Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Died on Sunday, 9th March 1941


Born in 1917 (Mildenhall Q4-1917 4A:1242), son of Walter Alfred and Frances Elizabeth SOUTHGATE (née CLARKE), of Mildenhall.

For the 1939 register, his mother [16-7-1883, (recorded as married) was alone, next the Post Office, North Terrace, Mildenhall. His father has not been found.


Buried in Cairo, it seems more than likely he died of illness or wounds in a base hospital.


photo;Commonwealth War Graves Commission



William Guy Southgate is buried in Cairo War Cemetery, Egypt, grave P:187


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