William Meekin
MilitaryLeading Aircraftman, 1505510. Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Age 20. Son of Joseph William and Mary Meekin, of Oldham, Lancashire, England.
He was a British Cadet in training at Riddle Field, Clewiston; died in Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, after a three day illness of Spinal Meningitis. William was an only child and had been in training about two months in USA before his fatal illness.
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- Type Category: Air base
- Air Force: Royal Air Force
- Type Category: Combat organisation
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- Site type: Airfield
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| Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Died |
20 June 1942 | ||
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Buried |
Oak Ridge Cemetery | Lot 11. Block U. Grave 5. |
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