Canadian Virtual War Memorial
William Ernest Merrifield
In memory of:
Flight Lieutenant Navigator William Ernest Merrifield
November 10, 1943
Military Service
J/4776
43
Air Force
Royal Canadian Air Force
228 (R.A.F.) Sqdn
Additional Information
Son of Charles and Elizabeth J. Merrifield; husband of Margaret Josephine Merrifield.
Commemorated on Page 194 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
BILBAO BRITISH CEMETERY
Spain
Plot 2. Row B. Grave 6.
Bilbao is a seaport in the north of Spain, and the capital of the Basque province of Viscaya. The BILBAO BRITISH CEMETERY is about 8 kilometres north-east of the town, on the road to Derio. If arriving by air turn left on leaving the airport, continue for a short distance to Sondica village. The cemetery is located within a small communal cemetery (there is a tiny church). On leaving Sondica village the BILBAO BRITISH CEMETERY is to be found approximately 100 metres off the main road.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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