Basic Details
Surname
Shadbolt
Forenames
William Arthur
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
War
Second World War - civilians
Served or died
Died
Notes
On the 19 April 1941 William Howard of 9 Carnanton Road E17, along with his colleagues, handed over their shift to Sidney John Lee age 50 of 31 Beacontree Avenue, Edward Manning age 57 of 32 Beacontree Avenue & William Arthur Shadbolt age 34 of 30 Beacontree Avenue. At 10.45pm a German parachute mine exploded killing all three men and
Injuring 22 others.
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Unit (Primary - Stated)
Fire Guards
Death and Burial details
Country of death
England
Town of death
Walthamstow E17
Year of death
1941
Month of death
April
Day of death
19
Age at death
34
Manner of death as stated
Tragically lost their lives