WHATLEY, John
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Rank:
Lance Corporal
Unit / Base:
4 Commando
Regiment/Corps:
Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry
Service:
Army
Number:
5387562
Born:
Tuesday, June 22, 1915
Died :
Wednesday, August 19, 1942
Killed in action or died of wounds
Age:
27
Cemetery/Memorial:
Local Roll of Honour:
Lance Corporal John Whatley was reported wounded and missing 19 August 1942 during operations at Dieppe, France, later confirmed killed in action.
Son of Norman and Norah Radley Whatley, of Oxford, England.
Son of Norman and Norah Radley Whatley, of Oxford, England.
His brother Flying Officer William D. Whatley also died in the war.
Sources
CWGC.
Casualty Lists / National Archives files WO417/49, WO417/50, and WO417/57.
Primary Roll of Honour:
Photo of grave in Gallery:
Yes
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