Gerald Alexander Wheatley was born in Guildford.
After volunteering for airborne forces, Lance Corporal Wheatley was posted to the 6 (Airborne) Divisional Provost Company, Royal Military Police Corps.
He served in Palestine and died on 21 August 1947 and is now buried in Khayat Beach War Cemetery, Israel.
By Sam Stead with information courtesy of www.roll-of-honour.com
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