Basic Details
Surname
Morris
Forenames
William E
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
War
Second World War (1939-1945)
Served or died
Died
Notes
Recovered 31.07.2023 from https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/casualty-details/2351190/william-edward-morris/
MARINE WILLIAM EDWARD MORRIS
Service Number: PO/212781
Royal Marines
Date of Death 05 June 1943 Age 50 years old
Buried SHANKLIN CEMETERY Sec. P. Grave 3813.
Son of Mary Anne Morris, of Ventnor; husband of Rose Ellen Morris, of Ventnor
Born in Niton, 8 Sep 1892. Served in WW I and recalled to colours in WW II. Invalided out in Oct 1942.
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Royal Marines
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Marine
Death and Burial details
Year of death
1943
Month of death
June
Day of death
5
Age at death
50