Cecil Vilanou

Dublin born Private Cecil Vilanou served in 70th Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment when he died on 20th April 1942. His grave is in Belfast, Co. Antrim.

Private

Cecil Vilanou

5110860

Private Cecil Vilanou was born in Dublin, Ireland and served with 70th Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment during World War Two.

Private Cecil Vilanou (5110860) served in 70th Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment during World War Two. He was the son of Albert Vilanou and Kathleen Vilanou of Dublin, Ireland.

Cecil Vilanou died on 20th April 1942 aged 19 years old. His grave is in Glenalina Extension, Section CS, Grave 89 of Belfast City Cemetery, Belfast, Co. Antrim. His headstone bears the inscription:

He sacrificed his young life so that others might live. Mammy and Daddy.

References
  1. Ancient Faces
  2. Commonwealth War Graves
  3. War Graves Photographic Project
  4. War Graves Ulster

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