Basic Details
Surname
Witherington
Forenames
(Arthur) John
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
War
Second World War (1939-1945)
Served or died
Died
Notes
The College website (see References) carries this brief biography: 'College Notes: Came up in 1939 to study History but did not graduate. Military Service: Sergeant (Pilot) RAFVR. 57 Squadron. Died 16 September 1941, flying a Vickers Wellington bomber from RAF Feltwell. Brother of Denys.'
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Royal Air Force/ Royal Flying Corps
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
57 Squadron
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Sergeant Pilot
Death and Burial details
Year of death
1941
Month of death
September
Day of death
16
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action