William Leaver, 2AM 87700 RAF, service record indicates that he was previously 32475 Manchester and 23344 Loyal North Lancs prior to joining the Royal Flying Corps on 28/06/1917. He was a chauffeur before enlisting, while his burial record says he was a weaver. Married after discharge, wife's address was 7 St Austin Road, Preston, his mother was Elizabeth Alice Leaver of 4 Mellins Fold, Preston. Transferred to RAF reserve on 10/10/1919. Died from disease n/k 08/02/1921, cause of death not known, however his service record shows a history of colitis and dysentry while serving in Mesopotamia and India between 1917 and 1919. Buried at Preston (New Hall Lane) Cemetey, RC V/20.