Individual Details

Sgt Dillwyn Lloyd NICHOLAS RAF

(25 Jul 1913 - 6 Sep 1942)

Events

Birth25 Jul 1913Neath Registration District, Glamorganshire
Residence19 Jun 1921with his parents - 5, Tabernacle Terrace, Cwmafan, Glamorganshire
EducationAbt 1931Swansea University, Glamorganshire
Residence29 Sep 1939The Grange, Erpingham, Norfolk
Occupation29 Sep 1939trained certificated teacher - Erpingham, Norfolk
Miscellaneous22 Aug 1941arrived aboard a Pan American Airways flight bound for Miami, Florida - Detroit, Michigan
MiscellaneousFrom Sep 1941 to 1942was in Florida for aircrew training with the RAF
Military1942as a flight sergeant (observer) with 96 Squadron RAF
Death6 Sep 1942killed in action in an aircraft crash
Probate6 Nov 1942Llandaf
BurialSt Michael's Churchyard, Cwmafan, Glamorganshire

Families

FatherDavid NICHOLAS (1875 - 1949)
MotherMary JONES (1877 - 1955)
SiblingEllis Griffith NICHOLAS (1914 - 1985)
SiblingIdris Jones NICHOLAS (1919 - 1996)

Notes

Military

RAF # 1206062.

Death

Probably aboard a Beaufighter with 96 Squadron.

Probate

Probate was granted to David Nicholas, retired tinplate rollerman (his father). His effects were valued at £474 (£13,613.28 in 2005).