In memory of

Leading Aircraftman Thomas Holroyd

 
The grave of Thomas Holroyd in Airmen's Corner, St. Luke's, Whyteleafe.
Linda Duffield

Thomas Holroyd was the foster son of Alfred E. and Zoe Colley of Liverpool. He was a Flight Mechanic with No.615 (County of Surrey) Squadron. 

Thomas was killed at one of Kenley’s dispersals, by enemy machine gun fire, during the air raids on 18th August, 1940 – “The Hardest Day” of the Battle of Britain.

Rest in peace Sir and thank you for your service.

Service number
617220
Rank
Leading Aircraftman
Squadron
615 squadron (11)
Airfield
Kenley (105)
Nationality
British (62)
Date of death
18/08/1940
Age at death
21
Memorial or graveyard location
Airmen's Corner, St. Luke's churchyard, Whyteleafe. (13)
Grave or memorial details:
Row F. Grave 32C.
Notes
Many thanks to Andy Long for his help with research.
Author
Linda Duffield
Related links on other websites
Commonwealth War Graves Commission

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