Fusilier Cecil Stevenson (6981544) served in 2nd Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers and the Special Air Service during the Second World War. He was the son of James Stevenson and Isabella Stevenson of Belfast.
During the Second World War, he served as a Commando in the Special Air Service. The S.A.S. disbanded in 1945 and Stevenson likely transferred to the Royal Irish Fusiliers. On 3rd August 1945, he was attached to No. 311 Transit Camp First Aid Post.
His military record states he was on leave, marked “LIAP”. This meant he was receiving “Leave in Addition to Python”. This was a scheme for soldiers serving outside the U.K. for less than 3 years. Python was a scheme started after V.E. Day concerning leave and repatriation of regulars overseas.
Cecil died after the end of the war on 17th October 1945 aged 23 years old. His military record suggests his death resulted from wounds sustained in an accident relating to a grenade thrown by an Italian. He received injuries to his left thigh, arms, and abdomen. His death occurred afterward at No. 64 (British) General Hospital, Milan, Italy.
Cecil Stevenson’s grave is in Section I, Row C, Grave 13 of Milan War Cemetery, Milan, Italy. His headstone bears the inscription:
Worthy of everlasting remembrance.