Updated February 2006

World War 2

The Billinghams who lost their Lives during the Second World War.

1939-1946

In Memory of

CLARENCE BILLINGHAM

Ordinary Seaman
D/JX 555864
H.M.S. Blackwood, Royal Navy
who died on
Thursday 15th June 1944. Age 19.

Additional Information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Billingham, of Cradley Heath, Staffordshire.

Cemetery: PLYMOUTH NAVAL MEMORIAL, Devon, United Kingdom
Grave Reference/Panel Number: Panel 87, Column 3.
Location: The Memorial is situated centrally on The Hoe which looks directly towards Plymouth Sound. It is accessible at all times.
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In Memory of

DAVID BRIDGES BILLINGHAM

Fusilier
4189230
2nd Bn., Royal Welch Fusiliers
who died on
Thursday 20th June 1946. Age 37.

Additional Information: Son of David and Harriet Billingham; husband of Emma Frances Billingham, of Rhayader. South of church.

Cemetery: RHAYADER (ST. CLEMENT) CHURCHYARD, Radnorshire, United Kingdom

In Memory of

ERIC STANLEY BILLINGHAM

Lance Corporal
14413741
1st Bn., Suffolk Regiment
who died on
Thursday 19th October 1944. Age 20.

Additional Information: Son of Walter Austin Billingham and Eliza Billingham, of Northampton.

Cemetery: MIERLO WAR CEMETERY, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
Grave Reference/Panel Number: I. F. 3.
Location: Mierlo is a village 12 kilometres east of Eindhoven. It lies on the Eindhoven-Geldrop-Helmond road, 4 kilometres north east of Geldrop. The War Cemetery is on the west side of the main road 3 kilometres before entering Mierlo from Geldrop.
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In Memory of

FRANK BILLINGHAM

Aircraftman 2nd Class
1192273
W. Op. U/T
who died on
Tuesday 27th May 1941. Age 19.

Additional Information: Son of Thomas James Billingham and Winifred Billingham, of Small Heath, Birmingham. N.W. of church.

Cemetery: YATESBURY (ALL SAINTS) CHURCHYARD, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

In Memory of

FREDERICK LEONARD BILLINGHAM

Serjeant
6970134
10th (2nd Bn. The Tower Hamlets Rifles) Bn., Rifle Brigade
who died on
Friday 9th April 1943. Age 25.

HERBERT GEORGE BILLINGHAM

Private
5954501
who died on
Tuesday 19th December 1944.

Additional Information: Husband of Rhoda M. Billingham, of Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire.

Cemetery: PHALERON WAR CEMETERY, Greece
Grave Reference/Panel Number: 18. E. 9.
Location: Phaleron War Cemetery lies a few kilometres to the South-East of Athens, at the boundary between old Phaleron district and Kalamaki district. It is on the coast road from Athens to Vouliaghmen, 5 kilometres west of the international airport.
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In Memory of

JOSEPH BILLINGHAM

Private
5110788
2nd Bn., Royal Warwickshire Regiment
who died on
Monday 27th May 1940.

Additional Information: Son of James and Rosehannah Billingham.

Cemetery: WORMHOUDT COMMUNAL CEMETERY, Nord, France
Grave Reference/Panel Number: Row A. Grave 39.
Location: Wormhoudt is a large village 20 kilometres south of Dunkirk on the main Dunkirk-Amiens road. The cemetery is about 800 metres north of the Church and some 50 metres east of the main road. The turning for the cemetery is narrow and not easily seen. It can be found opposite the Gendarmerie. The Commonwealth burials can be found on the right hand side and at the far end of the Communal Cemetery.

In Memory of

JOHN ANTHONY GEOFFREY BILLINGHAM

Sergeant
1391974
619 Sqdn., Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
who died on
Thursday 30th September 1943. Age 20.

Additional Information: Son of Sydney Walter and Kate Sherwin Billingham, of Raynes Park, Surrey.

Cemetery: WANDSWORTH (PUTNEY VALE) CREMATORIUM, London, United Kingdom
Grave Reference/Panel Number: Screen Wall Panel 2.

In Memory of

JOHN EDWARD BILLINGHAM

Rifleman
6912383
1st Bn., Rifle Brigade
who died on
Saturday 25th May 1940. Age 25.

Additional Information: Son of John Edwin Billingham, and of Edith Ellen Billingham, of Kilburn, Middlesex.

Cemetery: CALAIS SOUTHERN CEMETERY, Pas de Calais, France
Grave Reference/Panel Number: Plot J. Grave 15.
Location: Calais Southern Cemetery is a civil cemetery lying on the south of the old main road to Dunkerque. Follow the A16 autoroute from Calais to Dunkirk. Come off at Junction 19 in the direction of Marck and follow the road to the junction. Turn left into Calais at the junction and follow the road (D940) for approximately 3 kilometres. The Communal Cemetery is on the left hand side of the road, 50 metres after the traffic lights. To find the Commonwealth War Graves, proceed along the main pathway to the rear left hand side of the Cemetery.

In Memory of

JOHN HENRY BILLINGHAM

Private
5251708
5th Bn., Manchester Regiment
who died on
Tuesday 30th July 1946. Age 30.

Additional Information: Son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Billingham of Overend.

Cemetery: CRADLEY (ST. PETER) CHURCHYARD, Worcestershire, United Kingdom
Grave Reference/Panel Number: Sec. G.3. Row B.2. Grave 6.

In Memory of

LESLIE ARTHUR BILLINGHAM

Trooper
7929665
attd. H.Q. XXX. Corps., Royal Armoured Corps
who died on
Wednesday 26th November 1941. Age 30.

Additional Information: Son of Horace and Lily Mirian Billingham; husband of Evelyn Mary Billingham, of West Bromwich, Staffordshire.

Cemetery: KNIGHTSBRIDGE WAR CEMETERY, ACROMA, Libya
Grave Reference/Panel Number: 4. F. 3.
Location: Knightsbridge War Cemetery is 25 kilometres west of Tobruk, in open country south of the main road from Tobruk to Derna and Benghazi. A rough track from the main road leads to the cemetery and then south to the area in which was fought the battle of the Knightsbridge "box". There is no tarmac on the rough track but it is suitable for vehicles.
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In Memory of

STANLEY CLIFFORD BILLINGHAM

Gunner
877075
144 Bty., 35 Lt. A.A. Regt., Royal Artillery
who died on
Friday 5th March 1943. Age 22.

Additional Information: Son of Alfred Edward and Minnie Marjarie Billingham; husband of Irene Billingham, of Sparkbrook, Birmingham.

Cemetery: SINGAPORE MEMORIAL, Singapore
Grave Reference/Panel Number: Column 13.
Location: The Memorial stands in Kranji War Cemetery. Kranji War Cemetery is 22 kilometres north of the city of Singapore, on the north side of Singapore Island overlooking the Straits of Johore. It is just off the Singapore-Johore road (Woodlands road) at milestone 13 1/2 and there is a short approach road from the main road. The Cemetery is known locally as Kranji Memorial, and one must be sure of the address before boarding a taxi as many taxi drivers do not know the Cemetery. There are also bus stops on the main road facing the Cemetery and an MRT terminal is under construction a short distance from the Cemetery.
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In Memory of

STANLEY EDWARD BILLINGHAM

Lance Corporal
5186679
1st Bn., Gloucestershire Regiment
who died on
Saturday 7th March 1942. Age 22.

Additional Information: Son of Louis Thomas Billingham and Jenny Billingham.

Cemetery: RANGOON MEMORIAL, Myanmar
Grave Reference/Panel Number: Face 12.
Location: The Rangoon Memorial is situated in Taukkyan War Cemetery, which is outside Yangon (formerly Rangoon), near the airport and immediately adjoining the village of Taukkyan. It is on PY1 road (formerly Prome Road), about 35 kilometres north of the city from which it is easily accessible.
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In Memory of

TOM HAROLD BILLINGHAM

Flight Sergeant
1204258
Pilot
148 Sqdn., Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
who died on
Wednesday 30th September 1942. Age 28.

Additional Information: Son of Horace and Lily Miriam Billingham, of West Bromwich, Staffordshire; husband of Flora Billingham, of West Bromwich

Cemetery: HALFAYA SOLLUM WAR CEMETERY, Egypt
Grave Reference/Panel Number: 20. A. 2.
Location: Halfaya Sollum War Cemetery is on the main coast road from Mersa Matruh through to Libya, and is on the east side of Halfaya Sollum, approximately 12 kilometres from the Egypt/Libya border.
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In Memory of

WILFRED BILLINGHAM

Sergeant
1233699
Nav./Bomber
who died on
Friday 5th February 1943. Age 21.

Additional Information: Son of Joseph and Eliza Billingham, of Shiregreen, Sheffield.

Cemetery: SHEFFIELD (SHIREGREEN) CEMETERY, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Grave Reference/Panel Number: Sec. C. (Gen.). Grave 2829.

The five Names Listed Below were Civilian Deaths.

In Memory of

AGNES DOROTHY BILLINGHAM

who died on
Wednesday 23rd February 1944. Age 52.

Additional Information: of 14 Queensway, Hanworth. Dughter of Charles E. and Dot Lock, of 45 Auckland Hill, West Nrwood, London; wife of Frederick Arthur Billingham. at 14 Queensway.

Cemetery: URBAN DISTRICT OF FELTHAM, Civilian War Dead

In Memory of

ALFRED HERBERT BILLINGHAM

who died on
Wednesday 20th November 1940. Age 46.

Additional Information: of 214 St. John's Road. Husband of Mary Ann Billingham. at 214 St. John's Road.

Cemetery: MUNICIPAL BOROUGH OF WALTHAMSTOW, Civilian War Dead

In Memory of

ALFRED HERBERT BILLINGHAM

who died on
Wednesday 20th November 1940. Age 24.

Additional Information: of 214 St. John's Road. Son of Alfred Herbert and Mary Ann Billingham. at 214 St. John's Road.

Cemetery: MUNICIPAL BOROUGH OF WALTHAMSTOW, Civilian War Dead

In Memory of

LILIAN MAUD MARY BILLINGHAM

who died on
Wednesday 20th November 1940. Age 20.

Additional Information: of 214 St. John's Road. Daughter of Alfred Herbert and Mary Ann Billingham. at 214 St. John's Road.

Cemetery: MUNICIPAL BOROUGH OF WALTHAMSTOW, Civilian War Dead

In Memory of

MARY ANN BILLINGHAM

who died on
Wednesday 20th November 1940. Age 46.

Additional Information: of 214 St. John's Road. Wife of Alfred Herbert Billingham. at 214 St. John's Road.

Cemetery: MUNICIPAL BOROUGH OF WALTHAMSTOW, Civilian War Dead