F/Lt Maurice Leonard Gillingham
Service number 104369
Died 31.1.1944
Son of Frederick Morris Gillingham and Florence Matilda Gillingham of Surbiton Surrey.
Another interesting fact has come to light during research into the crew - Maurice Gillingham's father was born Frederick Morris Guggenheim, he changed his name by Deed Poll in June 1920 to Gillingham. In the Lodon Gazette it states that Frederick Morris Guggenheim was a Watch and clock importer.
Frederick Morriss Googenheim - 1910
Buried at Irvinestown Church of Ireland Churchyard (see photos in Gallery) his father attended the funeral, his mother died a year later.
We have now found Peter's (as he was known by the family) niece. One of his sisters, Joan, was the principal Mezzo-soprano with D'Oyley Carte Opera Company from 1946 to 1958 and made several recordings.Prior to joining D'Oyley Carte she was with the WAAF Concert Party. She died at the age of 42 of cancer in 1958.
Maruice Leonard (Peter) Gillingham Pre RAF.
Peter and his parents - 1941 - he was possibly flying "Wellingtons" at this time.