| Service number | 41810 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Aircraftman Class 1 |
| Unit | No. 2 Air Observers School |
| Service | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Conflict/Operation | Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Conflict Eligibility Date | Second World War, 1939-1947 |
| Date of Death | 05 October 1941 |
| Place of Death | Nhill, Victoria, Australia |
| Cause of Death | Injuries (Self inflicted wound) |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | Box Hill General Cemetery, Box Hill, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Source | AWM148 Roll of Honour cards, 1939-1945 War, Air Force |
Roll of Honour William Herbert Whittingham
Location on the Roll of Honour
William Herbert Whittingham's name is located at panel 117 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
Personal Service Records
For information about obtaining service records please see National Archives of Australia - Personal service records .
War Graves
The Office of Australian War Graves has the location and other information about war graves and memorials. Search the records of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for details about First and Second World War graves.
Roll of Honour name projection
William Herbert Whittingham's name will be projected onto the exterior of the Hall of Memory on:
- Fri 23 June 2023 at 7:12pm
- Thu 31 August 2023 at 10:59pm
- Thu 30 November 2023 at 11:25pm
- Wed 27 March 2024 at 11:50pm
These dates and times are estimates. Please note that previous advised times on this site have recently been changed to ensure that early evening projections are clearly visible and not affected by twilight. The actual time of projection could also change as a result of weather and other factors, so it is advisable to check closer to the date. In the rare event of a temporary loss of electrical power, the names scheduled for display in that period will not appear until the next time listed.