text: Airman Samuel Fitzwilliams served in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. He was the son of John Fitzwilliams of Stramore Road, Gilford, Co. Down.
  Samuel had served in the Royal Air Force since around 1936. He returned to his home in Gilford, Co. Down in August 1940 due to illness and remained confined to bed. The Royal Air Force discharged him after he contracted tuberculosis. He died at home on 20th October 1940.
  Samuel Fitzwilliams’ grave is in All Saints’ Church of Ireland, Tullylish, Co. Down. His name is on the Gilford War Memorial, Gilford, Co. Down, and on the Second World War Memorial in All Saints’ Church of Ireland, Tullylish, Co. Down.
  A funeral service took place on 22nd October 1940. A large number of the public and a military representation under Corporal Channing attended. The Very Reverend Dean Myles conducted a short service in the family home and at the graveside.