William Desmond Blacker
(1903-1944)
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Summary
William Desmond Blacker was born on September 20, 1903[1]. He died on July 11, 1944[2], in Normandy[3].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Saint-Manvieu war cemetery[4]
- Father: Stewart Ward William Blacker[5]
- Mother: Eva Mary Lucy St. John FitzRoy[6]
- Educated at: Eton College[7], Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[8]
- Award received: Distinguished Service Order[9]
- Sex or gender: male[10]
- Military branch: British Army[11]
- Residence: County Armagh[12]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[13]
- Family name: Blacker[14]
- Given name: William[15], Desmond[16]
- Manner of death: death in battle[17]
- Sibling: Robert Stewart Blacker[18], Terence Fitzroy Blacker[19], Betty Mary Blacker[20]
FAQs
Where did William Desmond Blacker die?
William Desmond Blacker died in Normandy[3].
Who were William Desmond Blacker's parents?
William Desmond Blacker's father was Stewart Ward William Blacker[5]. William Desmond Blacker's mother was Eva Mary Lucy St. John FitzRoy[6].
Where did William Desmond Blacker go to school?
William Desmond Blacker was educated at Eton College[7] and Royal Military Academy, Woolwich[8].
What awards did William Desmond Blacker receive?
Honors received include Distinguished Service Order[9].