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AC2 William Forbes Petrie Brodie
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
from:Blairgowrie, Perthshire
(d.29th Nov 1943)
Willie Brodie died on the 29th of November 1943. He was the son of George Brown Brodie and Margaret Brodie (nee Petrie) of Rattray, Blairgowrie, Perthshire. A brother to Ali, George, Bob, and Annie. An Uncle who never saw his nephews and nieces grow up.
Willie was one of many souls who lost their lives on the Japanese ship 'Suez Maru'. He is commemorated at Singapore's Kranji Cemetery, Blairgowrie War Memorial and at Bendochy Church near Coupar, Angus.