Lionel John Ball
Service number
PLY/X 107437
Military unit
Royal Marine Light Infantry
Address
Unknown
Date of birth
Date of death
08 Sep 1942 (18 years old)
Place of birth
Unknown
Employment, education or hobbies
Unknown
- Family History
- Military history
- Extra information
- Photographs
Family history
Son of Albert Edward Ball, DCM, MM and Ida Jennie Ball, of Chilwell, Nottinghamshire.
Lionel John Ball is Commemorated on his Parents Headstone in Chilwell Cemetery, Chilwell, Nottinghamshire.
The Inscription on the Headstone reads : "Ball, In Loving memory of Albert Edward D.C.M. M.M. died 18th Aug. 1968 aged 80 and Royal Marine Lionel John beloved Son of the above died 8th sept. 1942 aged 18.
Also Ida Jennie died 1st Sept. 1983, aged 87.
God Bless and keep you Mother. R.I.P."
Military history
Marine, Lionel John Ball was serving with the Royal Marine Light Infantry, Plymouth Division when he died by drowning.
Extra information
Buried : Chilwell Cemetery. Chilwell, Nottinghamshire in the same grave as his Parents.
Grave Reference : B. 3. E. Grave : 58.
Photographs
Photo of Lionel John Ball
Headstone of Marine, Lionel John Ball's Parents in Chilwell Cemetery, Chilwell, Nottinghamshire on which he is Commemorated by Gary Crosby on the 24th December 2025.
Photo of Lionel John Ball
Headstone of Marine, Lionel John Ball's Parents in Chilwell Cemetery, Chilwell, Nottinghamshire on which he is Commemorated by Gary Crosby on the 24th December 2025.