William Anderson Lost at Sea 1941

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  1. Charlie Clark

    Charlie Clark Member

    I am having trouble locating a William Anderson.
    He went to Royal High School in Edinburgh and according to their roll of honour he died in 1941 and was lost at sea. He was in the R.A.F.

    Can’t seem to find him
     
  2. Steve Mac

    Steve Mac Very Senior Member

    Only two RAF casualties by that name in 1941 on CWGC:

    ANDERSON, WILLIAM
    Aircraftman 2nd Class
    Service Number 1345323
    Died 19/08/1941
    Aged 28
    Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
    Son of John and Mary Russell Anderson, of Edinburgh. M.A., Hons. (Edin.).

    ANDERSON, WILLIAM HAMILTON
    Sergeant
    Service Number 997631
    Died 08/09/1941
    Aged 21
    104 Sqdn.
    Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
    Son of David Vernon Anderson and Mary Ogilvie Anderson, of Glasgow.

    Both on the Runnymede Memorial.

    Either fit?

    Best,

    Steve.
     
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  3. Charlie Clark

    Charlie Clark Member

    Cheers.
    Number 1 looks promising
     
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    gmyles Senior Member

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