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Corporal Francis John Lillyman

Incident Report

UXB explosion – Yeovil

  • November 6, 1940
  • Yeovil

Deceased

Details

Yeovil All three were digging down to a UXB when it exploded.

Personal Details

  • 1870478 Corporal
  • Francis John Lillyman
  • 7 Bomb Disposal Company
  • Royal Engineers
Son of John Richard Lillyman and of Eva Louisa Lillyman of Biggin Hill Kent. Died on the 6th November 1940. Aged 21. Buried at Yeovil Cemetery, Somerset. Division A. Grave 2596.

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