Date of birth:

July 7th, 1917

Date of death:

April 6th, 1944 (Breslau/Silesia, Germany)

Buried on:

Commonwealth War Cemetery Poznan
Plot: 8. Row: C. Grave: 3.

Service number:

106173

Nationality:

British (1801-present, Kingdom)

John Francis Williams an observer on a Douglas Boston Mk III, which was shot down on April 27th, 1942. After taken POW he was locked up in Stalag Luft III and was one of the 50 POW's who were murdered after the "Great Escape"which took place in the camp om March 24th, 1944. John Francis Williams was one if those who escaped but was taken prisoner again at Sagan, Silesia.

Promotions:
?: Flight Lieutenant.

Career:
?: No. 107 Squadron.

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  - https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36544/supplement/2620
  - Epsom & Ewell History Explorer – The history and people of Epsom & Ewell
  - Remembering the men of the Great Escape | RAF Benevolent Fund
  

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