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William Greenway (1906-1942)

Soldier
Service No:7935427
Rank:Trooper
Squadron:C
KIA:18 Jul 1942
Burial:Barking (Rippleside) Cemetery, Sec. H. Grave 1671. [Grave]
Mentioned in:
Casualty List
Record
Press
Sussex Express & County Herald, 24 Jul 1942
Civilian
Occupation:Boot/Shoe Clicker
Residence:31 Armstead Walk, Dagenham, Essex (1939)
Birth:13 Mar 1906 in Cheltenham, Gloucs
Marriage: to Olive Winifred Steward registered Sep 1933 in Poplar, London
Children:1 daughter
Parents
William GreenawayFlorence Eliza Day
Boot Repairer.
108 Broad Street, Blaenavon (1911).
Birth registered Dec 1881 in Watford, Herts.
Baptism 6 Jan 1882 at St Marys Church, Watford.
Birth c.1883 in Cinderford, Gloucs.
Death registered Mar 1961 in Barnet, Herts.
Marriage registered Jun 1899 in Edmonton

Notes

William's death was caused by a tank accident during training: [Sussex Express & County Herald, 24 Jul 1942].

The Regiment was stationed at Plumpton Racecourse at the time.