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Geoffrey Windibank Fretwell

Forename: Geoffrey Windibank

Surname: Fretwell

Rank: Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator/ Air Gunner

Regiment: Royal Air Force

Institution: St Paul's College


Geoffrey Windibank Fretwell attended St Paul’s College from 1933-1935, where he earned the nickname “Puffer”. The Manuscript Chelt lists his address as Pikove House, Birstwith, Harrogate, Yorks.

He became a Flight Sergeant Wireless Operator/ Air Gunner in the 459th RAAF Squadron RAF. He died on 3 February 1944, leaving behind his parents, Charles and Daisy, and his wife, Margaret of Seacroft, Leeds, Yorkshire. He is remembered at Knightsbridge War Ceremony, Acroma.