Pilot Officer Billy Fiske RAF

Billy Fiske, born Chicago in 1911, was killed in action in 1940 whilst stationed at Tangmere Aerodrome during the Battle of Britain.

"He was the first American Serviceman to die in World War II and is buried in the south-east part of the churchyard."

Pilot Officer
W. M. L. FISKE III
BORN IN CHICAGO JUNE 4TH 1911 KILLED IN ACTION AUGUST 17TH 1940 He died for England.

A new stained glass window in memory of Billy Fiske, given by The 601 Squadron Old Comrade’s Association, was designed and made by Mel Howse and dedicated in September 2008. Click here.