Leicestershire War Memorials

Wing Commander John Griffith Llewelyn, 26060

Batt -
Unit - Royal Air Force
Section - 40 Sqdn.

Date of Birth -
Died - 23/05/1940
Age - 31

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Source: Leicestershire War Memorials Project.
Coalville Times article - Friday 21st June, 1940

Leicester Tigers Player Killed

Squadron-Leader J. G. Llewelyn, who has been killed in action, played for Leicester Tigers on a number of occasions from 1932 to 1937.

Research undertaken and submitted by Andy Murby 14/1/2023

Leicestershire Project Findings

Conflict - World War II
Place of death - Beuvry, France
Burial Place - Beuvry Communal Cemetery, 54A., France
Other Memorials - Leicester Tigers Rugby Club Memorial, Leicester Tigers Rugby Club Memorial - Leicester

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