South Yorkshire Times – Saturday 06 June 1942

Airman Killed

News reached Mr. and Mrs. J. Markham, of East Street, Darfield, on Tuesday by telegram that their son, Sergt. Jack Markham, of the R.A.F., had been , killed in flying operations.

Jack, who was 20, was a rear gunner. He joined the R.A.F. at the age of 18. Previously he attended Wath Grammar School. Fourteen times he has been out over Germany and other countries on bombing expeditions.

Recently when home on leave Jack became engaged to Miss Susie Wigley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Wigley, of Great Houghton. They were to have been married in August. Susie joined the W.A.A.F. only a fortnight ago.

From C.W.G.C.:

SERGEANT : YOUNG JOHN MARKHAM
Service Number: 1109413
Regiment & Unit/Ship
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 77 Sqdn.

Date of Death: Died 01 June 1942

Age 20 years old

Buried or commemorated at RUNNYMEDE MEMORIAL Panel 89.

Additional Info

Son of Joe and Mary Ann Markham, of Darfield, Yorkshire.