Private Alan Lionel Whetham
22 Feb 1920 - 15 Feb 1945
Biography
The sons of Joseph and Eliza the family home was Wickets Beer Farm. He married Eva Andrews in 1943.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Coker Patrol | Patrol member | 05 Jul 1940 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
WQGC 50/3
Military number
14430526
Occupation
Farmer
Address
Bryants Farm, Pendomer, Hardington Marsh, Somerset
Other information
Alan, Arthur and Austin were brothers. Alan Whetham left the Auxiliary Units 3rd June 1943 and joined the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, 831 Heavy Recovery Section as a Driver in June 1943. He was killed in action in February 1945 after a winch pulley block broke during a winching operation. Aged only 24 and the father of a 2 week old baby he is buried at Hasselt Cemetery in Belgium.
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Caption & credit
Whetham family - Arthur 2nd from left William far right next to a young Alan
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Caption & credit
Alan Whetham Obit - Western Gazette 16 Mar 1945
References
TNA ref WO199/3390 and WO199/3391
1939 Register
Rachel Apsey, Alan Whetham, Colin Whetham and Stan Turner (relation to the Whethams)